Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Management & Program Analyst

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIESThe incumbent serves as a Management & Program Analyst located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Enterprise Services (ES), Immediate Office of the Executive Assistant Commissioner’s (EAC), and provides a wide range of high-level executive, programmatic, strategic and project support to the EAC/DEAC. The incumbent plays a vital role in optimizing the EAC’s/DEAC’s time to best achieve the organization's goals. In this position, the incumbent ensures the smooth functioning of the EAC’s/DEAC's internal and external affairs workload through monitoring and tracking tasks; preparing content for meetings, presentations and projects; and working with other internal and external staff to ensure the successful implementation of Enterprise Services tasks and internal and external requirements. The incumbent serves as a bi-directional “gatekeeper,” helping to develop and nurture relationships both internal and external to the organization. The incumbent assists in the drafting of concise communications to ensure that the EAC’s messages are clearly articulated. The incumbent advises senior EAC Leadership on high profile audits and potential implications of the audits and findings. The incumbent must be able to handle confidential matters with discretion. The incumbent will have unique access to an organization-wide view of leadership decision making and will have direct impact on the organization’s ability to achieve its mission.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIESThe incumbent will work within the ES Secretariat Branch performing deliverable management work and providing executive support. Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the flow of information, strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote organizational change and agency goals. Analyzes plans, prototypes, and measures, and consults with management concerning policies and solutions that tie processes with results. Identifies, recommends, and demonstrates effective methods and techniques for managers and supervisors to use in improving information flow and assignments with frontline employees in day-to-day operations. Develops measures to ensure that all levels of personnel understand their roles and how they will be held accountable. Analyzes and evaluates the information flow issues encountered in communicating CBP EAC programs. Recommends specific approaches tailored to the nature of the information and the targeted audience(s). Establishes and maintains a working relationship with a variety of program officials at Headquarters, field offices, other Federal agencies, as well as outside vendors or the public. Coordinates across directorates to determine information needs. Attends meetings, conferences, and briefings with the EAC and serves as scribe in meetings. Works closely with the Chief of Staff, the EAC’s Special Assistant the EAC’s senior advisors, from other offices to coordinate events and information. Handles time-sensitive projects and facilitates the flow of information of the EAC. Provides analysis on the audit related information in the audit tracking system for senior management requests concerning the status of completed, ongoing, or planned GAO and OIG audits. Advises senior EAC Leadership on high profile audits and potential implications of audits and findings. Provides advice on complex program issues on audit processes from knowledge and experience in conducting, monitoring, or overseeing audits, according to generally accepted government auditing standards.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.