US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

<h2>Summary</h2>
Supports national tasking operations, policy and guidance development, workload analysis, reporting, metrics, training, and continuous process improvement. Coordinates with IHSC, ICE, DHS, and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality responses to official information requests.
This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
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<h2>This job is open to</h2>
<h3>The public</h3>
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
<h3>Clarification from the agency</h3>
Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
<h2>Duties</h2>
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Assists TPSU deputy unit chief with managing all aspects of the Task Management Program.
<ul>
<li>Analyzes and organizes workload assignments.</li>
<li>Analyzes work products to ensure high-quality and timely completion; provides technical assistance that aligns with TPSU leadership's guidance.</li>
<li>Trains and assists task managers as needed.</li>
<li>Assists TPSU deputy unit chief in the development and maintenance of program policies and guidance.</li>
<li>Interprets overarching task management policy and requirements; advises TPSU deputy unit chief and leadership; and provides guidance to task managers.</li>
<li>Develops and maintains task management policies (directive, guides, standard operating procedures).</li>
<li>Develops task management standards, standardizes approaches, and expectations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Assists TPSU deputy unit chief in the management and evaluation of program operations. This primarily applies to TMP but may extend to other TPSU programs. Activities include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Conducting program evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities to streamline processes and create program efficiencies.
<ul>
<li>Conducts analyses and provides reports regarding program workload, progress, issues, and status to TPSU deputy unit chief.</li>
<li>Develops and monitors program metrics to assess and analyze effectiveness.</li>
<li>Analyzes program data, prepares reports of findings, and conducts special studies. Identifies issues and proposes solutions to TPSU deputy unit chief.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Preparing routine reports for TPSU, IHSC leaders, and external stakeholders as needed. Reports include but are not limited to: weekly status of upcoming and past due tasks; program metrics and statistics; and observed patterns or trends.
</li>
<li>Liaising with IHSC components and external stakeholders as needed.
</li>
<li>Leading the design and implementation of administrative or programmatic data systems.
</li>
<li>Administrative tasks, such as drafting agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records for TMP meetings, maintaining the unit websites and shared drives.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Functions as the TMP training officer. Develops, delivers, coordinates, and evaluates task management-related training for task managers and IHSC staff involved in the task management process. Provides technical assistance as needed.
<ul>
<li>Collaborates with task managers and external subject matter experts to develop IHSC staff training.</li>
<li>Liaises with the Medical Education and Development Unit to post trainings on the learning management platform (IHSC TRAIN).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Assists with task management as needed, especially during task management staffing shortages.
</li>
<li>Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<h3>Conditions of employment</h3>
<ul>
<li>You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.</li>
<li>You must successfully pass a background investigation.</li>
<li>You must successfully pass a drug screen.</li>
<li>Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.</li>
<li>Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.</li>
<li>Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.</li>
<li>ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.</li>
<li>Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.</li>
<li>Applicants without a USPHS commission must begin the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process before applying to this position. Applicants must review the USPHS application requirements and submit an application at <a href="http://www.usphs.gov/apply-now/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.usphs.gov/apply-now/</a>.</li>
<li>Continued employment is contingent upon appointment to, and maintenance of, active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps.</li>
<li>PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
<ul>
<li>Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].
</li>
<li>Performing repeated bending motion.
</li>
<li>Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
</li>
<li>Phone use for extended periods of time.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education</h3>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution plus a minimum of five years of project management experience.
</li>
<li>If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to remain current. This position may be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.
</li>
<li>Minimum of two years of professional experience working in policy development and experience in national program development and implementation.
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<li>Ability to independently perform the functions/duties listed above, where applicable, with minimal to no supervision.
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<li>Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats to perform the functions/duties listed above.
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<li>Ability to professionally interact effectively and collaborate with other IHSC, ERO, ICE, and DHS offices, as well as all levels of management.
</li>
<li>Ability to use statistical analysis for reporting collected data.
</li>
<li>Maintain high degree of independence, initiative, and follow through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and program issues.
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<li>Requires a broad and extensive knowledge of the IHSC health care system, program principles, missions and functions, and applicable correctional health care standards.
</li>
<li>Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements.
</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and proficiency in, common Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional information</h3>
This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), Taskings and Program Support Unit (TPSU). The incumbent reports to the TPSU deputy unit chief. This is a non-supervisory position.
The incumbent serves as TPSU's Task Management Program (TMP) program manager. The TMP is a national program affecting all IHSC senior leaders, units, programs, facilities, and staff in field offices. TMP is IHSC's conduit through which it submits official information and statements to the requestor and organizations external to IHSC. IHSC receives hundreds of requests for information per month from internal and external government agencies, including Congress, the President and his representatives, and a variety of external sources, non-governmental organizations, legal representatives, health care agencies, the media, and the public. The incumbent assists the TPSU deputy unit chief with TMP policies and guidance, operational management, training, evaluation and improvement, and reports.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,650 employees, including PHS commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, IHSC administered and managed a healthcare system that provided required healthcare to more than 171,000 detained aliens housed in 17 facilities throughout the Nation, including medical, dental, mental health, preventive, and public health services, nearing 1.4 million encounters in FY 2025. IHSC also oversaw compliance with health-related standards for 266,144 detained aliens housed in 217 non-IHSC-staffed facilities, totaling 50,709 beds. IHSC also directly supports ICE field office directors on medical issues within their area of responsibility. IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for detainees in ICE custody. IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground, and at sea
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent reports to the TPSU deputy unit chief. Assignments are usually of a long-term, recurring or broadly defined nature. Officer plans and organizes own work, determines sequence of assignments, selects and develops methods and seeks assistance from experts, stakeholders, and leadership only as needed. The unit chief reviews work to provide input and guidance, and to ensure attainment of objectives.
Guidelines may be applicable to some but not all parts of assignment, may contain some inconsistencies, and may be partially unconfirmed. Selection and adaptation from available possibilities involving a moderate amount of modification and innovation are required. The officer uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as PHS policies, regulations, precedents, and work direction for application to specific cases.
The officer analyzes results and recommends changes in guidelines and program policies. Innovations and modifications to accepted procedures must be approved and clearly documented. The officer keeps the supervisor informed of the status on projects and consults with him/her on any significant problems encountered
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
<h1>Benefits</h1>
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
<h2>How you will be evaluated</h2>
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.
<h2>Required Documents</h2>
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. A complete application includes:
U. S. Public Health Service Officers
<ul>
<li>Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.
</li>
<li>Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
</li>
<li>Professional license. (If applicable)
</li>
<li>Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
</li>
<li>Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information)
</li>
<li>Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV")
<ul>
<li>You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
</li>
<li>Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
</li>
<li>For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
</li>
<li>Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application.
</li>
</ul>
New Call to Active Duty
<ul>
<li>Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
</li>
<li>Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
</li>
<li>Professional license. (If applicable)
</li>
<li>Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
</li>
<li>Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information)
</li>
<li>CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV")
</li>
<li>U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service
</li>
</ul>
<h3>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</h3>
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/19/2026.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
<h3>Agency contact information</h3>
IHSC Recruiting
Email
<a href="mailto:IHSCrecruiting@ice.dhs.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">IHSCrecruiting@ice.dhs.gov</a>
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
<h3>Next steps</h3>
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.
<h2>Overview</h2>
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be available, based on the needs of the agency.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Please note that upon selection, the candidate must live within 50 miles of an IHSC Field Office.
Salary
$1 - $150,000 per year
Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.
Pay scale &amp; grade
CC 6
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
<ul>
<li>0340 Program Management</li>
</ul>
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
<ul>
<li>Credentialing</li>
<li>Suitability/Fitness</li>
</ul>
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
IHSC-PM-TPSU-O5-NS-2027
Control number
887329900

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