# CBP OFFICER (HEADQUARTERS PROGRAMS)

Hiring organization: [Customs and Border Protection](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/customs-and-border-protection)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0ed7741e-7b9e-441a-bc5d-fc93e5a6f3fc

Listed on Customs and Border Protection's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 147899 – 192275 USD per year

## Summary

This headquarters-based program management role involves directing national border security initiatives and serving as a senior liaison between CBP leadership and external stakeholders on complex policy and operational matters. The position suits experienced federal professionals with expertise in immigration law, border operations, and policy development who are ready to influence agency-wide decisions on counterterrorism and admissibility programs.

_Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection's wording._

## Skills named

Immigration Law, Policy Analysis, Statistical Sampling, Systems Analysis

## Required

- 1 year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent
- Expertise in applying immigration and admissibility law to complex cases
- Experience interpreting and communicating operational matters with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of CBP Officer authorities and border-related statutes nationwide
- Background investigation clearance and polygraph examination approval
- U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- Pass medical screening and physical fitness test
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one

## Nice to have

- Experience designing systems analysis and management review methodologies
- Familiarity with trade, export control, public health and agriculture border statutes
- Prior federal polygraph examination results (for reciprocity)
- Veteran status (for polygraph waiver eligibility)

Apply on Customs and Border Protection's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889132800
