Special Assistant

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $102415 – $158322/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: FEW
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

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Job Summary

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, in Washington, District of Columbia. These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Special Assistant, GS-13 you will perform the following duties: Serves as the principal executive staff expert, operational analyst, and advisor to the Principal Legal Advisor (SES), other SES level manager(s), or either division/office chiefs, on a wide range of issues related to organizational and managerial directives, theory, practices, and guidelines governing administrative OPLA programs.

Executes detailed assessments and evaluations of issues related to administration, human resources and/or other programmatic reviews and evaluations associated with work unit core mission functions. Handles the planning and logistics of special initiatives and programs initiated by senior leadership.

Perform a full range of executive and management support, administrative support, research and program assessment and evaluation duties, a variety of liaison activities, and special assignments related to the sensitive missions and functions of the office.

Benefits

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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Contact

kimberly.tilford@ice.dhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.