Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs, Regional Affairs Directorate located in Washington DC.
Basic Requirements Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the experience as described below. Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Developing plans for international trade and travel, as well as, for enhanced internal security for both the U.S. and the host nation. Working with various points of contacts, within the international and interagency community, to develop long term economic, diplomatic, and border security policies and various programs for the host country. Providing guidance and direction to fulfill agency priorities to include the preparation of substantive written preparatory materials and briefings directly supporting senior leadership's engagements. Participating in forums concerning a variety of international diplomatic, political, military, economic and related military issues involving the host nation and the United States. Directing and planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and communicating clear expectations for the work and behavior of subordinates, and coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring the work of subordinates. 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 07/15/2025. 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.
In this position, you will work closely with the Office of International Affair's (INA) senior leadership in overseeing and managing CBP's international operations, activities, and foreign initiatives through the evaluation of economic potential, diplomatic capabilities, and border security issues of a host country assigned. You will work with a substantial number of foreign government officials, Department of State (DoS) representatives, Federal interagency partners, other law enforcement entities within CBP while serving as a second line supervisor. This position starts at a salary of $167,603.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $195,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). Typical duties include: Managing and directing all Division programs, processes, polices, and new or continuing initiatives with worldwide operational functions. Directing and overseeing the development and maintenance of collaborative relations with foreign government and international organizations by devising and ensuring the implementation of international strategies, advocating CBP positions in international forums, delivering international technical assistance and training, and supporting the negotiation of international agreements. Overseeing the development of detailed analytical reports on cooperative programs with international operations and foreign governments, addressing and providing feedback on national issues identified by foreign governments and/or international organizations. Recommending legislation and/or legislative changes and/or regulations required for CBP to effectively execute its functions and responsibilities relative to foreign governments and the respective laws, political, and economic culture. Assigning responsibility for accomplishment of specific functions and establishing direction to branch chiefs and employees in setting and exceeding organizational goals. To learn more about CBP's Office of International Affairs, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/international-initiatives or visit us on X/Twitter: @CBPIntlAffairs