Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operation Support, CBP Watch, located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
This position is focused on the CBP Personnel Recovery Program, which monitors, tracks, and supports the recovery off CBP personnel deployed overseas in high-risk environments, using the SCRY platform, the agency's current monitoring system of record, capability directly aligned with the Department of State's personnel recovery operations.
You will provide authoritative advice and program support to management, ensuring CBP's personnel recovery procedures are integrated with other U.S. government agency protocols and leveraging advanced technology enabled monitoring systems. This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Typical Duties Include: Serving as the authoritative expert and lead for the comprehensive operational utilization, strategic oversight, and effective integration of the SCRY personnel tracking and locating (PTL) platform, a mobile application installed on user devices.
Defining program-level requirements for system enhancements, ensuring the platform supports evolving operational demands, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to align system capabilities with overarching personnel recovery objectives. Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), detailed user manuals, and advanced training curricula for all levels of SCRY platform users.
Providing expert functional assistance, practical guidance, and specialized consultation to all levels of management and field staff across CBP regarding optimal utilization of the SCRY system, its diverse capabilities for real-time tracking and situational awareness, and strict adherence to established personnel recovery protocols. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.
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Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
CBPApplicantContactCenter@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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