Information Technology Specialist (Policy Planning)
Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection
Ashburn, Virginia
Employment type not specified
Valid through 9/2/2026
Job description
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology, Infrastructure and Support Services located in Ashburn, VA. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Joining Customs and Border Protection, Office Information and Technology will allow you to use your expertise in Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts and methods to support IT systems and services. This position starts at a salary of $169,279.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). 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. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Major Duties: Advising senior leadership on a variety of administration and policy issues of interest to DHS and CBP officials. Presenting technically sound proposals and options for dealing with policy and highly sensitive operational issues. Developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting technical and program management policies to resolve complex problems that impact CBP and OIT. Making recommendations for improvement or implementation on a variety of technical programs.