Staff Assistant - internship

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServing as a consultant on broad projects and programs with national impact. Providing advice and guidance on undefined issues and elements for programs essential to the agency's mission, such as major agency programs of national scope and impact. · Serving as a focal point and liaison, maintaining close contact with a variety of CBP offices, headquarters, and field representatives. Building relationships crucial to the success of OS EAC initiatives and managing a variety of special projects.   · Researching and writing reports or other working documents that will provide guidance on complex programs and issues. Writing correspondence, memorandum, briefing / announcements, or other documents relevant to program activities.   · Providing guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting agency programs.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Knowledge of federal executive branch organization programs and mission goals, objectives and relationships with other government and non-government entities to include liaison with foreign governments and consulates.· Ability to serve as a resource person and problem solver to management and provide expert advice involving a variety of mission issues to senior leadership.· Skill to plan, organize, and implement programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial organizational resources or that require extensive changes in established procedures.· Ability to interface with senior management in strategics planning, and forecasting. Ability to expertly lead resource allocation development and requirements justification.· Ability to orally and written communicate to prepare comprehensive reports, studies, and correspondence. Skill in the preparation and presentation of informal and formal oral briefings to a wide range of audiences.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serving as a consultant on broad projects and programs with national impact. Providing advice and guidance on undefined issues and elements for programs essential to the agency's mission, such as major agency programs of national scope and impact. · Serving as a focal point and liaison, maintaining close contact with a variety of CBP offices, headquarters, and field representatives. Building relationships crucial to the success of OS EAC initiatives and managing a variety of special projects.   · Researching and writing reports or other working documents that will provide guidance on complex programs and issues. Writing correspondence, memorandum, briefing / announcements, or other documents relevant to program activities.   · Providing guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting agency programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Knowledge of federal executive branch organization programs and mission goals, objectives and relationships with other government and non-government entities to include liaison with foreign governments and consulates.· Ability to serve as a resource person and problem solver to management and provide expert advice involving a variety of mission issues to senior leadership.· Skill to plan, organize, and implement programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial organizational resources or that require extensive changes in established procedures.· Ability to interface with senior management in strategics planning, and forecasting. Ability to expertly lead resource allocation development and requirements justification.· Ability to orally and written communicate to prepare comprehensive reports, studies, and correspondence. Skill in the preparation and presentation of informal and formal oral briefings to a wide range of audiences.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120,, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.

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