Strategic Planner - Internship

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipStrategic Planner (GS-11)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Field Operations (OFO)LOCATIONWashington, D.C.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 RESPONSIBILITIESAbility to provide input on the future strategic direction for the US government’s efforts against transnational organized crime. Exposure to USG-wide strategy development and strategic intelligence across the TOC mission space, including the Law Enforcement, Intelligence communities and the White House.In this role the intern will:Conduct independent research, mission analysis, and writing in support of developing comprehensive, whole-of-government strategic planning for US government CTOC efforts. Serve as a subject matter expert from your agency for TOC-related issues, providing technical consultation for strategy development and publication. Liaise with strategy and intelligence stakeholders to inform strategy development and then validate results with field and headquarters elements. Organize and synthesis information for USCTOC-SD leadership and National Security Council (NSC) stakeholders. Facilitate interagency working groups. Develop briefing and decision materials for USCTOC-SD leadership, and the USCTOC principals.Participates in interagency planning, and program design in support of counter-TOC efforts. Identifies programmatic, policy, legal authorities, and resourcing gaps as part of whole-of-government strategic planning efforts.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – Strategic Planner – Washington, DC.