Program Manager

Customs and Border Protection; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in Indianapolis, IN.

It requires a GS-14 level with 1 year of specialized experience related to managing real property portfolios, facilities maintenance, workspace, lease and project management. Applicants must meet Time-in-Grade requirements, undergo a thorough background investigation, and observe a residency rule requiring US residence for three of the last five years.

Qualifications

• Resume must demonstrate meeting the GS-14 specialized experience requirement.
• Time-in-Grade requirements apply for current federal employees (52 weeks at the next lower grade).
• Residency requirement: must reside in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years.
• Probationary period: one year for new federal appointments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software for managing a real property portfolio incl. facilities maintenance, workspace, lease and project management.
• Monitor real property information systems, analyze data and propose improvements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align priorities and facilitate program success.

Job description

Organizational Location

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Organizational Resources Support Division, 1 vacancy located in Indianapolis, IN. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Experience GS-14

Experience 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: Overseeing or utilizing a software system for managing a real property portfolio that includes facilities maintenance and sustainment, workspace management, lease management, and project management. Monitoring real property information systems of record, conducting research and analysis to identify data management challenges and opportunities, and proposing solutions to improve program outcomes and support agency mission requirements. Planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating activities for business information systems, including setting objectives, milestones, and risk assessments mitigation strategies to support successful program execution and sustainability. Evaluating program effectiveness by developing and tracking process metrics and internal controls and recommending improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and facilitate program success. 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 09/14/2026. 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

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

Residency

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

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 fit