Mission Support Specialist

Customs and Border Protection•El Paso, TX

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Operational Support Facilities Division, Border Patrol and Air and Marine Program Management Office. One position is located in El Paso, Texas, and one in Marfa, Texas. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions or units within the listed duty locations. The Mission Support Specialist provides advanced financial analysis and SAP financial system expertise while ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards and appropriations law. The role supports executive-level decision-making and cross-division coordination, and prepares high-impact reports and recommendations. The stated salary range is $89,508 to $116,362 (GS-12, Steps 1–10), before applicable locality or special pay considerations. The position provides mission support and technical services by managing data to develop plans and evaluate program and partner performance. It prepares reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior managers; advises office staff on business process trends; and conducts data analyses using SAP and other management tools. Duties also include researching suppliers, procuring goods and services, reconciling purchase card statements, maintaining purchase documentation, tracking inventory, and assisting with contracting officer representative activities such as statements of work, cost estimates, contractor schedule reviews, quality assurance, and invoice processing.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience coordinating administrative or mission support activities; using automated systems, spreadsheets, or databases to track, reconcile, and report operational information; supporting budget, finance, purchasing, or inventory activities; communicating with staff, partners, vendors, or contractors to resolve support issues; and assisting with contract or project support activities.
Applicants must explicitly describe in their resume how they meet the specialized experience requirement.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/29/2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Applicants not currently employed by CBP must meet the stated U.S. residency requirement, generally having physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years.
Applicants may be required to pass a background investigation and drug testing procedures.
All pre-employment processes are conducted in English.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
New federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period during their initial permanent federal appointment; some current or former federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Only resumes up to two pages will be accepted.

Responsibilities

Gather, organize, and manage data to develop plans and evaluate program and partner performance.
Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior managers using internal data and agency systems to communicate findings and recommendations.
Serve as a point of contact for office staff, provide guidance on business process trends, and conduct data analyses using SAP and other management tools.
Research suppliers and procure goods and services.
Reconcile purchase card statements and maintain purchase documentation.
Track inventory in accordance with established procedures.
Assist as a Contracting Officer Representative with statement of work development, cost estimates, contractor schedule review, quality assurance, and invoice processing.