Systems Engineers, an Entry-Level Acquisition Career Development Program

Dear Colleges/Universities,

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting candidates for the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) for Systems Engineers, an Entry-Level Acquisition Career Development Program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are looking for exceptional, intelligent, self-starters to train, develop skills and gain the necessary experience to become a sought after acquisition professional.  These important positions will involve support of systems engineering related contracting and procurement activities for mission-critical goods and services in support of the DHS mission of securing our homeland. 

As a member of the team, you will have the chance to put your academic achievements and professional experience to work on behalf of our nation’s security by providing engineering and technical procurement and acquisition services throughout  Department of Homeland Security .  In public service, you’ll be in a position of public trust and will be able to contribute immensely and truly make a difference.

Department of Homeland Security has several openings for Acquisition Professional Career Program Systems Engineers, GS-0801-7, positions.  Those candidates that gain entry into the Program will experience rotational assignments in the Department’s acquisition program offices, such as:  Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency.  In addition, program participants will receive technical and leadership training.  Upon successful completion of the three year program, program participants will be placed into a  position in one of the components with promotion potential to a GS-0801-12.  Federal careers offer a host of benefits such as: health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and much more.

 

Please refer interested candidates to the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/413772300

 Applications are due by September 15 - The vacancy announcement will close on September 15.

Thank you for considering the Department of Homeland Security's Acquisition Professional Career Program!  You can visit our website at www.dhs.gov/acquisitioncareers and register to receive e-mail alerts and updates regarding the program.