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Acquisition Planning Office Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a full-time supervisory job leading the Acquisition Planning Office for the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) within the Department of Homeland Security. The lead plans purchases of health information technology and supervises three Acquisition Program Managers, and the work location is negotiable after selection. Only current USPHS Commissioned Corps officers can apply, and the job includes occasional travel and on-call duty.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only current USPHS Commissioned Corps officers can apply, and you must be a U.S. citizen. USPHS Call to Active Duty candidates and civilians are not eligible.

What you would do

  • Supervise and lead a team of three Acquisition Program Managers.
  • Direct development of requirements, market research, cost estimates, and work statements.
  • Assign acquisition portfolios and set priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity and contract governance offices during planning.
  • Identify risks and schedule impacts, and raise significant issues to leadership.

Do you qualify for CC-6?

With experience: You need at least two years of experience managing complex programs, projects, initiatives, or similar multidisciplinary work. Experience leading or supervising professional staff is preferred but not required.

With education: No specific academic degree is required, but you must meet the education and professional requirements for your USPHS professional category. Education from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body can count toward qualifications.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter or letter of interest
  • Degrees, placed under Diploma/GED
  • Professional license, if applicable
  • Additional professional certificates, if applicable
  • Three professional references with name, title, and contact information
  • Official USPHS Promotion CV
  • Optional civilian resume
  • Copy of your Certificate of Investigation from your eOPF
  • Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COERs)
  • Current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement, if you are a current IHSC PHS officer
  • Assignment Pay Agreement details, or a memo attesting you have none

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are reviewed to confirm you meet the minimum qualifications. You may be interviewed at the hiring authority's discretion, and leadership, judgment, and program management skills are the main criteria.

Tips for this job:

  • Include the official USPHS Promotion CV and your three most recent COERs, because missing items can lower your rating.
  • Request your Certificate of Investigation from your eOPF and attach a copy.
  • If you have no Assignment Pay Agreement, submit the attestation memo in the documents section.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel. You must participate in ITOS on-call duty, which is either one full month or two 16-day periods a year.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are reimbursed. After selection, you must live within 50 miles of an IHSC Field Office.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Pass a background investigation
  • Pass a drug screen
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must certify Selective Service registration
  • Meet all requirements by the closing date
  • 18 to 24-month service remaining commitment to IHSC
  • No current Assignment Pay Agreement unless it will be fulfilled within 90 days of application
  • Participate in the IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS)
  • Sit or stand 6 to 8 hours, with repeated bending and computer use

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$1 – $150,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
CC-6 · CC
Location
Location Negotiable After Selection
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Program Management (0340)
Announcement
IHSC-CAMS-APO-O6-S-2027

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