DHA Acquisition Professional career Program (APCP)
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Washington DC Metro area. various locations within
Major/Field of Interest: Accounting and Budget, Business , Economics, Legal, Program Management
Description:
Are you a motivated and talented individual who is ready to take on a position of great responsibility? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to attract exceptional individuals that will lead us in procuring mission-critical goods and services needed to secure our homeland. You will be on the front-line, directly impacting the mission by procuring everything from IT equipment, boats, aircraft, passenger/cargo screening equipment, disaster supplies, services and more. Individuals are appointed to a 3-year career development program. You will complete three, 1-year rotational assignments at different operational procurement offices including: Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Procurement Operations, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and The U.S. Secret Service. You will also have the benefit of over 400 hours of technical and leadership training necessary to earn your certification in Contracting and be a sought after professional in the Acquisition Career field. Throughout the program you will be eligible for all Public Service Employment benefits, such as college loan repayment, tuition assistance, vacation with pay, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and many other outstanding benefits. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed into a permanent full time position in one of the Department’s Operational Contracting Offices.
Other Outstanding Benefits!
• School Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Personal leave days for vacation
o 13 days/yr for first 3 years
o 20 days/yr for years 4-15
o 26 days/yr for years 15+
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 13 paid sick days per year
• A wide choice of health insurance programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Fully portable Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) with matching contributions up to 5%
• Non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses
• Paid Training
• Transportation Subsidies
• Employee recognition program
• Life and long-term care insurance
You may visit our website at www.dhs.gov/acquisitioncareers .
To apply, send your resume and transcripts to Acquisitioncandidates@dhs.gov .. The Department of Homeland Security is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation:
Salary/Wage
39,300 per year plus
Hours per Week:
Full Time
40
Duration: 3 years-This is a full time position
Program Availability:
Full Year
Post graduation
Typical Application Deadline: February, October
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Open to Recent Graduates, Graduate Students
- Apply during Senior Year. we will consider some candidates as Juniors
Web site:
http://www.dhs.gov/acquisitioncareers
Contact:
acquisitioncandidates@dhs.gov