Mission Support Specialist - Admin & Budget Ops

Customs and Border Protection; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services in Long Beach, CA, seeks a qualified candidate for federal administrative support at GS-11/12.

The role involves processing budget, procurement, payroll, travel, and timekeeping data, and coordinating workforce management and internal controls. Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience at the GS-11/12 level; education substitutions and combinations may apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative experience required, including handling budget, payroll, travel, or procurement data.
• Experience coordinating workforce management and related administrative actions.
• Education may substitute for experience per OPM guidance (e.g., Ph.D./LL.M. or 3 years of graduate study).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative mission support functions such as budget, procurement, property, fleet, travel, payroll, and timekeeping.
• Review accuracy of invoices, purchase requests, and related documentation.
• Assist with personnel actions, timekeeping, leave, and other workforce management activities.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate-level study

LL.M. degree

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services in Long Beach, CA, seeks a qualified candidate for federal administrative support at GS-11/12.

The role involves processing budget, procurement, payroll, travel, and timekeeping data, and coordinating workforce management and internal controls. Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience at the GS-11/12 level; education substitutions and combinations may apply.