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Executive Director, Operations (Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection

Washington, DC · Executive

$151,661 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

Lead the intelligence operations division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, overseeing seven subdivisions and coordinating the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence to support border security and law enforcement operations. This executive role requires senior federal leadership experience and is suited to candidates with a proven track record managing large, complex government organizations.

Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Senior-level experience leading intelligence operations, including technical and human collection
  • Demonstrated leadership at GS-14/15 level or equivalent in federal, state, local, or private sector
  • Commitment to upholding the U.S. Constitution and rule of law
  • Strategic resource and budget management capability
  • Ability to lead and inspire high-performance teams
  • Track record of achieving organizational results and efficiency improvements

Nice to have

  • SES membership or certification through OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program
  • Prior SES reinstatement eligibility

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