Program Manager (Executive Secretariate)

Full Job Description

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

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Enterprise Services (ES) Immediate Office of the Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC), located in Washington, DC.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Directing the execution of high-profile programs, managing and delivering multiple complex projects or initiatives, including ensuring timely completion of high-quality deliverables that support organizational goals.

Preparing, drafting, and editing detailed evaluation reports, briefings, presentations, and memoranda for senior leadership, including findings, conclusions, and strategic recommendations.

Serving as a liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, building relationships, facilitating collaboration, and representing the organization in meetings or forums to advance strategic objectives and resolve issues.

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 03/25/2026.

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:

In This position you will work closely with the Executive Officer in managing a rapid workflow, handling numerous daily tasks spanning multiple projects, and switching between big-picture, long-term strategic priorities and time-sensitive details.

The Program Manager exercises significant discretion to ensure the smooth functioning of the EAC's/DEAC's internal and external affairs workload through monitoring and tracking tasks; preparing content for meetings, presentations, and projects; and working with other internal and external staff to ensure the successful implementation of EAC ES tasks and internal and external requirements.

This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

Major duties include: Assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the flow of information, strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote organizational change and agency goals.

Developing comprehensive project plans, monitoring progress against established timelines, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.

Additionally, reviewing briefings and correspondence for senior leadership to ensure accuracy, intent, and responsiveness.

Developing innovative solutions to complex problems, often in the absence of clear precedents, and providing strategic advice to senior leadership on critical operational and administrative challenges.

Analyzing organizational specific policy issues to identify and to anticipate needs and potential reaction from employees.