Mission Support Specialist

DoW SkillBridge Internship Mission Support Specialist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Field Operations (OFO)LOCATIONGary (IN)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe employee provides senior level advice in an administrative specialty area(s). Participates in and makes contributions to management decisions in assigned program areas. Applies a wide range of administration program concepts, laws, policies, practices, and analytical/diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that contain several interrelated issues. Provides comprehensive advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Develops new or modified administrative program work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective services to customers. Develops and delivers briefings, project papers status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.How to Apply:Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – OFO - Mission Support Specialist (GS-9-11) – Gary (IN)

DoW SkillBridge Internship Mission Support Specialist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Field Operations (OFO)LOCATIONGary (IN)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe employee provides senior level advice in an administrative specialty area(s). Participates in and makes contributions to management decisions in assigned program areas. Applies a wide range of administration program concepts, laws, policies, practices, and analytical/diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that contain several interrelated issues. Provides comprehensive advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Develops new or modified administrative program work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective services to customers. Develops and delivers briefings, project papers status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.How to Apply:Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – OFO - Mission Support Specialist (GS-9-11) – Gary (IN)