Supervisory Communication Specialist

Full Job Description

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

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Office of Strategic Partnerships and Communication in Washington, DC.

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

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: Planning, developing, and executing communications strategies, campaigns, and outreach events.

Developing and implementing strategic communication plans to advance organizational goals and priorities.

Coordinating and participating in resource management reviews to assess progress or resolve problem areas.

Advising leaders on communication best practices and recommending solutions to address gaps, effectively persuading management to implement recommendations involving high-visibility issues or significant agency resources for events.

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 04/06/2026.

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:

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Human Resources Management in the Strategic Partnerships and Communication Division will allow you to utilize your expertise in leading strategic communications and knowledge management initiatives for U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, overseeing high-impact agency-wide events and projects that directly support senior leadership and shape organizational culture.

In this Supervisory Communications Specialist position, you are managing a dynamic team and driving innovative communication strategies that inform, engage, and inspire thousands across the agency.

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

Typical Duties include: Providing communication advice, guidance, and assistance to HRM leadership and subordinate staff in the planning, managing, coordinating, and executing of CBP-wide engagement strategies involving senior leadership.

Developing new processes for various communication methods, and ensuring the implementation of enterprise engagements align with the strategic communication plans set forth by the team.

Developing and implementing a strategic communication plan, advising on key messages, goals, intended outcomes, and application of visual design methods and principles.

Planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating engagement, outreach, and digital communication tasks, identifying communication needs and developing informational material that appropriately and adequately inform agency leadership, employees, and stakeholders of the agency's policies, programs, services, activities, and special events.