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Chief Science Officer
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 General Physical Science ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Laboratories and Scientific Sciences located in Washington, DC.
What You'll Do
- →The Chief Science Officer (ST-1301-00) serves as the senior scientific advisor for CBP's Laboratories and Scientific Services, leading the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and technical advancements across physical, natural, and forensic sciences.
- →The role provides expert guidance to senior leadership, oversees complex research initiatives, and ensures the standardization and quality of scientific operations.
- →This position directly impacts the agency's mission by advancing scientific capabilities that support national security and enhance the effectiveness of CBP operations.
- →This position starts at a salary of $151,661.00 (ST-00) to $228,000.00 (ST-00) In this position, you will become a key member of the Operations Support, Laboratories and Scientific Sciences.
- →Typical work assignments include: Conducts complex research and development in scientific and technical advancements.
- →Employs systematic and critical thinking to investigate innovative scientific theories and approaches, thereby expanding the capabilities within the organization and agency.
- →Establishes technical objectives and characteristics for developing research concepts from design approaches.
- →Plans, synthesizes, and constructs the mechanisms for conducting research within the organization.
- →Designs project scopes, considering budget, safety, resources, and operational applications.
- →Reviews and evaluates internal and external proposals and projects from academia, other government agencies, and private industries.
- →Coordinates the formulation of research efforts and advises on the execution and monitoring of progress, with consideration for risk and ethical and legal implications.
- →Develops standards and test plans to ensure the reliability of information, interpretation, and application.
- →Advises and recommends approaches for the systematic standardization of operations.
- →Reviews and assesses the development of performance criteria, test methods, and the application of standards to ensure the delivery of practical solutions.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
- ✓Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
- ✓Please review further details via the following link.
- ✓DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- ✓Financial Disclosure is required.
- ✓Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓Time in grade requirements do not apply to ST positions.
- ✓ST employees acquire competitive status immediately upon appointment.
- ✓ST employees are not required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- ✓Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Personality Fit
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