Deputy Director, Strategic Communications & Crisis Response

Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC, is seeking a Deputy Director who will oversee the division's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with CBP's national security priorities and providing guidance on complex communications issues. The role includes directing operations in the Director's absence and managing GS-12 to GS-14 staff to maintain a high-performance culture.

The position offers a competitive salary starting at $143,913 (GS-14, Step 1) up to $187,093 (GS-14, Step 10).

Responsibilities

• The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director, overseeing the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the division, ensuring alignment with CBP's overarching strategic objectives and national security priorities.
• Advising the Director on complex communication issues, represents the agency in high-level inter-agency forums, and exercises full authority over division operations in the Director's absence.
• Managing professional staff (GS-12 to GS-14), sets performance standards, provides regular feedback, and fosters a high-performance culture to ensure mission-critical outcomes.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC, is seeking a Deputy Director who will oversee the division's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with CBP's national security priorities and providing guidance on complex communications issues. The role includes directing operations in the Director's absence and managing GS-12 to GS-14 staff to maintain a high-performance culture.

The position offers a competitive salary starting at $143,913 (GS-14, Step 1) up to $187,093 (GS-14, Step 10).