Management and Program Analyst (Relocation)

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, International Operations and Advisory Directorate, Mission Support Division, Deployments, Relocation and Travel Branch in Ashburn, VA.

The location is negotiable after selection. Selectee must reside within 50 miles of a CBP facility.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting detailed analyses of relocation functions and work processes to resolve issues, validate relocation requirements, and recommend solutions in compliance with current policies and regulations.

Performing analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range planning to determine budgetary and funding needs.

Reviewing relocation authorizations for accuracy and ensuring proper funds are allocated in accordance with organizational rules and guidelines.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 03/11/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Major Duties:

Applicant Cap: This announcement will be open for five

business days OR until the first 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration.

This position serves as an Analyst and Advisor to executive management on the Preclearance Relocation Program, a major administrative program requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and management support principles.

This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S.

scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.

The major duties of this position include receiving, reviewing and analyzing relocation information for the program on a regular and recurring basis.

The duties also entail: Providing assistance in difficult and unusual relocation cases to reach effective solutions within government regulations and OFO policies and requirements.

Overseeing the planning and execution of relocations, coordinating and advising management on administrative programs.

Working with OFO Field Offices to approve relocation funding and monitoring progress until selection is completed.

Reviewing newly issued regulations or directives to ascertain their impact on program areas.