Management and Program Analyst (Audit)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC, seeks candidates for a GS-13/14 level position in the Office of Accountability, Management Inspections Division. The role focuses on audit oversight, documenting deficiencies, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

You will analyze findings, coordinate responses, prepare briefings for senior officials, and track recommendations across divisions. Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• GS-13 requires 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level with duties like analyzing audit findings and identifying deficiencies.
• GS-14 requires 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level with duties like leading complex program analyses and advising on audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze audit findings to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and track milestones and recommendations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and status updates for senior officials.
• Support cross-functional audit responses by reviewing evidence and actions.

Skills

Audit findings analysis

Report preparation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data tracking

Job description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Accountability, Management Inspections Division, located in Washington, DC.

Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Specialized Experience:

GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Analyzing audit findings to identify deficiencies, root causes, and corrective actions to improve program effectiveness and compliance.
• Applying audit laws, policies, and guidance to support audit coordination, responses, follow-up, and internal control activities.
• Coordinating with program offices, oversight entities, and leadership to track audit requests, milestones, and recommendation status.
• Preparing reports and briefings summarizing audit findings, risks, corrective actions, and recommendation progress.
• Supporting cross-functional audit responses by reviewing evidence, monitoring corrective actions, and facilitating audit recommendation closure.

GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Leading complex program or audit analyses to evaluate performance, risk, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Applying audit guidance, evaluation methods, and corrective action frameworks to address oversight findings.
• Coordinating responses to audit findings, including input collection, progress tracking, and corrective action review.
• Preparing reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior officials on audit status, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Serving as a technical advisor or liaison on audit processes, tracking systems, documentation, and issue resolution.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must:

• Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and
• Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 09/01/2026.

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.

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:

• Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
• A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
• Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
• Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibility: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.

CONTINUED FROM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION:

Additional Hiring and Special Appointing Authorities: See "THIS JOB IS OPEN TO" section above for what additional Appointing Authorities may apply. Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below. You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.

• Veterans
• Military spouses Effective until December 31, 2028, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible
• Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A. It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation. For more information visit this link.
• Peace Corps and VISTA
• Land Management Hiring Flexibility Act: The following documents are required at the time of application: SF-50s to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements and the most recent performance rating signed by your supervisor or a statement from your supervisor documenting acceptable performance.
• Other miscellaneous hiring authorities