Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs (INA), located in Washington, DC.
This position serves as a CBP Officer within the Office of International Affairs, responsible for advancing CBP's border security and law enforcement training programs with foreign government agencies. By supporting CBP's international mission and priorities, this role directly enhances the agency's ability to secure U.S. borders while facilitating lawful trade and travel worldwide.
This position starts at a salary of $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 01) to$192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Major duties may include but are not limited to: Developing, coordinating, and implementing INA strategic communications and outreach activities within the assigned region, while maintaining situational awareness of diplomatic, political, military, economic, and related developments. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison for CBP international staff, the U.S.
inter-agency and foreign missions in the U.S. Conducting oral and written briefings for CBP and INA senior leadership, the CBP Commissioner, and other U.S. and foreign high-ranking officials, and U.S. Congressional members and staff on issues related to the assigned regions. Collaborating with other U.S. government agencies and foreign counterparts on developing plans to facilitate and substantially enhance trade, diplomacy, and security cooperation.
Analyzing the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to U. S. trade and security goals in the area(s) of responsibility. To learn more about CBP's Office of International Affairs, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/international-initiatives or visit us on X/Twitter: @CBPIntlAffairs.
If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.
For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section. Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed 3 years, with possible extension(s) for an additional 2 years in 1-year increments, for a maximum of 5 years.
Based on applicable laws and regulations, you may be returned, at any time, to the position from which temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay.
If you are currently a permanent GS-14, you will be laterally reassigned into this position and may be returned upon completion of the assignment or at any time it is determined that there is no longer an Agency need for this assignment, to the position held prior to this NTE assignment or to a similar permanent position. Return to your original location will be prioritized but is not guaranteed.
Applicants who currently hold a permanent position at the advertised grade level will be referred for consideration through an alternative method. Retirement: This position is being filled on a not-to-exceed (NTE) temporary assignment; therefore, in the event the incumbent becomes eligible for retirement and chooses to retire, the incumbent will be returned to the home office of record at least two full pay periods prior to retirement.
The incumbent will not be eligible to retire while serving on a NTE assignment in Office of International Affairs.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $147899 – $192275/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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