Management & Program Analyst

Customs and Border Protection•Newark, NJ

14h•$125,431 - $163,062•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior analyst and advisor position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, New York Field Office, Port of New York/Newark, located in Newark, New Jersey. The role supports mission-critical administrative and operational programs and provides analysis and advice to management. The position starts at $125,431 per year (GS-13, Step 1) and reaches $163,062 per year (GS-13, Step 10), before any applicable locality or special pay adjustments. The employee will serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and must obtain COR Level II certification.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including analyzing and evaluating mission-support or administrative programs.
Experience interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, policies, and internal-control requirements to assess program compliance and effectiveness.
Experience conducting program reviews using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to identify trends, risks, control weaknesses, or performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
Experience developing analytical products such as reports, dashboards, briefings, issue papers, or options analyses to support management decisions.
Experience coordinating with relevant officials, staff, specialists, oversight organizations, or senior leadership to resolve complex program issues and monitor recommendations.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Applicants not currently employed by CBP must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated waiver conditions.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 21, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Must pass applicable pre-employment processes, which may include a background investigation and drug testing.
Financial disclosure is required.
Must serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative and obtain COR Level II certification.
A one-year probationary period applies to employees new to the federal government; current or former federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate mission-support programs, including budget, procurement, travel, purchase card, logistics, occupational safety, and physical or electronic security programs.
Advise management on program performance, resource requirements, internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational risks, and process improvements.
Support procurement planning and contract oversight by conducting market research, analyzing requirements, developing or reviewing acquisition documentation, and monitoring contractor performance.
Plan and conduct internal reviews and compliance assessments to identify program risks, procedural deficiencies, potential misuse of resources, and opportunities to strengthen accountability.
Develop reports, dashboards, briefings, issue papers, and other analytical products that integrate financial, workload, and operational data for executive decision-making.
Coordinate with program officials, contracting personnel, financial management staff, technical specialists, oversight organizations, or senior leadership to address complex program issues and monitor implementation of recommendations.