Program Manager (Asset Management) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity - Military veterans preferred

Program Manager (Asset Management) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity

IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is only open to SkillBridge participants on active duty who are at least 13 months from separation.

LOCATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support Office, Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance, Harpers Ferry, WV.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Operations Support (OS), Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance Directorate (LESC), Asset Management Branch (AMB), Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

The incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing program activities for CBP's sensitive law enforcement assets such as body armor, firearms, and less-lethal devices on behalf of Operations Support. The employee will utilize standard program management processes and tools, develop strategies to streamline and coordinate program activities, and coordinate and interpret quantitative analysis to measure program performance to implement new program strategies. The employee will lead and advise a team of Inventory Management Specialists, Program Managers, Mission Support Specialists, and/or contract personnel.

Life Cycle Asset Management: The employee will plan, organize, coordinate, control, and evaluate total life cycle management of CBP sensitive law enforcement assets such as body armor, firearms, less-lethal devices, and related equipment. Under the leadership of an Assistant Director the incumbent directs activities or projects, which include project management, operational availability analysis, configuration and change management, and asset management. Oversees the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of major sensitive asset management projects.

Program Management: The employee is responsible for ensuring that assigned programs and processes are covered by internal controls, and that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent fraud, waste, and misuse of resources. Incumbent is responsible for identifying problems and developing and implementing solutions. The work requires the incumbent to conduct recurring reviews of operating procedures and advising affected programs in planning, developing, and integrating an organizational capability, from an overall program management standpoint, to accomplish the business and operational aspects of the program.

Program Forecasting: The employee will collaborate with program office leadership to negotiate, decide on, and coordinate work changes affecting the assigned program. The employee provides timely, authoritative, and sound advice to Assistant Director and operating officials relative to the programs managed. Provides information for submission to higher echelons regarding programs within their area of responsibility. The employee maintains contact and liaison with appropriate persons to maintain awareness of policies, regulations, and technological changes.

HOW TO APPLY: Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP â?? SkillBridge â?? CBP â?? Program Manager (Asset Management) â?? Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Include the following documentation:

Your resume will enable us to determine the grade level for which you qualify; therefore, align it to the specifics as described in the Duties and Qualifications sections above. Provide details of your education, background, and experience so we can accurately assess your qualifications, and be sure to highlight any superior proficiencies that uniquely qualify you.

Your DD214 (SSN redacted) or Statement of Service with all campaign medals contained therein (SSN redacted), VA Disability Rating Letter and/or Schedule A Letter is also required.