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PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW!

Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

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Principal Program Manager: Data Center Infrastructure & Rack Integration

Based onsite in Austin, TX

Jabil is seeking a highly experienced and customer-facing Principal Program Manager to lead global Data Center Infrastructure & Rack Integration projects. This role is responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and lifecycle management of highly customized rack solutions and MDCs for hyperscale and enterprise customers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in managing multi-million-dollar programs, coordinating global teams, and delivering scalable infrastructure solutions. The Principal Program Manager is a senior position in Program Management responsible for running large complex programs, including contingency planning and issue resolution.

What can you expect to do?

• Customer-Facing Program Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison for global cloud customers, leading cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions. Anticipates, meets and exceeds expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making customer satisfaction a priority.
• Modular Data Center Expertise: Manage the design, planning, assembly, configuration, testing, and global delivery of Modular Data Center solutions and other Data Center Infrastructure Programs.
• End-to-End Rack Integration: Manage the design, planning, assembly, configuration, testing, and global delivery of integrated rack solutions.
• Enterprise Cloud Solutions: Develop and deploy highly customized enterprise cloud infrastructure for large-scale customers, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and multiple global integrator facilities to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead diverse teams across Production Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Care to fulfill infrastructure needs with timely execution and post-sales support.
• Technical Oversight: Coordinate and execute the design, build, and test of various rack configurations, ensuring quality, scalability, and performance standards are met.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in program execution, risk management, and operational efficiency across global integration centers. Responsible for program planning and scheduling, including the timing and resources required to deliver upon key milestones / deliverables and the implications from key interdependencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 12-15+ years of experience in program management in rack integration, modular data centers, or cloud infrastructure.
• Proven success in customer-facing roles managing large-scale, global programs.
• Proven ability to develop effective, matrixed, cross-organization programs and best practices, collaborating and communicating across business and technology stakeholders and multiple geographies.
• Deep understanding of MDC architecture, rack-level integration, and hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Benefits Package with Jabil

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

As a subsidiary of Hanwha Energy, a global energy solutions company, Hanwha Convergence USA Corp. provides reliable Smart Factory Solution, Factory Automation, and renewable energy O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services to semi-conductor manufacturing as well as solar PV & battery energy storage system (BESS) power generation clients. Hanwha Convergence is an affiliate of Hanwha Group, which is the 7th largest business conglomerate in Korea. Hanwha Group is a world leader in solar energy and a Fortune Global 500 company.

**Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates. **

Position Summary:

The Project Controls Administrator is responsible for managing and controlling contractual, financial, and documentation aspects of electrical construction projects.

This role plays a critical part in contract and scope management, ensuring that design changes, additional work, costs, progress billing, and project records are accurately tracked and properly administered.

The position supports project leadership in protecting contractual scope, controlling costs, and responding to schedule impacts and claims.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract & Scope Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Manage and control electrical contract scope, ensuring all work aligns with contractual requirements
• Track scope changes and identify out-of-scope work requiring formal approval
• Support contract compliance and coordination with project management and clients

Design Change (VO) & Additional Work Management

• Manage design changes, variations, and change orders (VO) related to electrical scope
• Prepare, track, and maintain documentation for additional work and scope adjustments
• Coordinate with engineering, field teams, and clients to ensure changes are properly approved and recorded

Cost & Budget Control (High Precision)

• Track and manage electrical construction costs and job cost breakdowns
• Monitor labor, material, and subcontractor costs against budget
• Support detailed cost analysis and reporting to project management

Progress Billing & Financial Closeout

• Manage progress billing (pay applications) and monthly quantity tracking
• Support final account settlement and project closeout activities
• Coordinate AP/AR processes with accounting teams and vendors

Schedule Impact & Claim Support

• Track schedule impacts related to design changes and scope growth
• Support documentation for delay analysis and claim preparation
• Assist project leadership in responding to time extensions and claims

Document Control & Turnover Management

• Manage and maintain project documentation, including contracts, VO logs, cost records, and correspondence
• Control shared folders and ensure document version accuracy
• Support turnover packages, including as-built documents, reports, and final deliverables
• Coordinate information flow between field teams, project management, accounting, and clients
• Ensure all records are accurate, traceable, and audit-ready
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of contract and scope management in construction projects
• Ability to manage design changes, variations, and additional work accurately
• High attention to detail in cost control, progress billing, and financial tracking
• Ability to analyze schedule impacts and support delay and claim documentation
• Strong document control and turnover management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and coordination with field teams, management, and clients

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in construction project controls, contract administration, or cost management
• Strong understanding of electrical construction workflows and terminology preferred
• Experience with scope control, change orders, cost tracking, and progress billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to work in an office and construction site environment
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to visit active construction sites as required

Hanwha Convergence is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Convergence will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

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