Executive Director, Planning Program Analysis and Evaluation

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in the Office of Field Operations (OFO); Washington, D.C. For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about.

As Executive Director, Planning, Program Analysis and Evaluation, in the Office of Field Operations (OFO), you will work directly with the Executive Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, OFO, in carrying out CBP's priority mission of securing our Nation's borders and protecting the United States homeland through the OFO Strategic Plan with its operational vision to: secure Ports of Entry where potential violators are deterred; intercept threats and inadmissible people, goods, and conveyances; facilitate legitimate trade and travel; and conduct consistent operations and outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders on program analyses, measures and trends, evaluations, strategic planning, and automation support. You will play a key role in the development and planning of the Administration's border control strategy that detects, deters, and prevents threats to our Nation through frontline Officers and Specialists. You will oversee the development, review, and revision of OFO policies that are used by frontline Officers and Agriculture Specialists to perform daily operations to meet the mission and goals of CBP; develop business transformation initiatives and performance measurements that capture current operations and look at ways to harness frontline expertise to perform more effectively and expand technology utilization, processes, and resource utilization; and oversee the analysis of data for potential and actual integrity breaches to diminish corruption of frontline personnel and strengthen the inspectional program. You will evaluate OFO programs for efficiency and effectiveness, and coordinate with senior managers on a range of national security issues related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise at the Ports of Entry. You will be responsible for the development and planning of the OFO Strategic Plan and the identification and initiation of budget requests that support strategic initiatives, to include technology, resources, and training in support of Ports of Entry and OFO employees. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. CBP may authorize a relocation incentive (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement will be required. CBP may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

There is no education requirement for this position. You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your resume will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before an appointment can occur.