Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning)

Customs and Border Protection

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Ashburn, VA seeks an Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning) within the Office of Information Technology to advise senior leadership on IT policy, budgeting, and investment planning.

You will help develop enterprise IT performance measures, align initiatives with DHS goals, and translate leadership objectives into concrete IT strategies and programs. This role is part of the GS-14 band with ongoing opportunities for impact and growth.

Responsibilities

Leading the development and management of enterprise IT performance measures in alignment with strategic objectives.
Providing guidance to senior management on IT management functions, policy development, and budgeting.
Translating goals into actionable IT and acquisition strategies for complex challenges.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize IT investments and build business cases.
Monitoring IT investment performance, developing metrics, and refining requirements to align with agency goals.

Job description

Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning)

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, located in Ashburn, VA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

Joining Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Information and Technology (OIT) will allow you to serve as an IT subject matter expert in planning and policy, providing guidance to senior management on a broad spectrum of IT management functions, including capital planning, investment control, workforce planning, and policy development.

This position leads the development and management of enterprise IT performance measures, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals.

Typical work assignments include: Leading the development and management of enterprise IT performance measures, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and providing guidance to senior management on IT management functions. Developing and analyzing new or revised policies related to budget, financial management, and IT, requiring extensive interpretation to determine the best path forward for critical issues.

Translating senior management's goals and objectives into actionable strategies, proposing innovative solutions to complex IT and acquisition management challenges. Collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to prioritize IT investments, manage financial and budgetary needs, and build robust business cases to demonstrate value.

Monitoring and reporting on the performance of IT investments, developing metrics, conducting risk and feasibility analyses, and refining strategic requirements to ensure alignment with agency goals. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.

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Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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