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Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 7 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Sep 21, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in the Office of Field Operations (OFO); Washington, D.C. For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about.

What You'll Do

  • As the Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, you will be responsible for providing national direction, developing, and implementing the U.S.
  • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo and Conveyance Security program through aggressive implementation of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).
  • You will work closely with importers, transporters, brokers, and others in the trade community to protect every aspect of the supply chain against terrorist threats.
  • You will be responsible for improving oversight of trade security in the field, overseeing supply chain security experts at various field sites, ensuring more secure hand-offs within the supply chain, improving data accuracy for CBP targeting purposes, and increasing enforcement action as a result of intelligence provided by C-TPAT companies.
  • You will establish a strategic vision and provide direction to teams working within cargo and conveyance security offices and assure the development, implementation, and execution of policies, program plans, and procedures for core business processes.
  • You will also direct and oversee initiatives and projects.
  • You will provide executive level guidance on the effective and efficient utilization of policies by all Office of Field Operations field and Headquarters entities.
  • You will consult with top agency officials, foreign dignitaries, and officials of foreign ports to implement training priorities based on cargo and conveyance security needs and changing work demands.
  • You will recommend new or modify existing policies and programs to accommodate these unexpected shifts.
  • You will lead the design of training tracks for all aspects of Cargo and Conveyance Security.
  • For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S.
  • All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
  • You may be required to pass a background investigation.
  • CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
  • Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
  • Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.
  • Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
  • There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
  • If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Benefits

  • Review DHS benefits.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: d1e4164e-9008-429f-948c-7fbf3f02b1a8

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