Assistant Director, Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs

Assistant Director, Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs is a key member of ICE's senior executive leadership team and plays a critical role in supporting and advancing the DHS and ICE missions through strategic planning and law enforcement operations.

Major Duties:

• The Assistant Director (AD) of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs (OFTP) is a Senior Executive Service position within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OFTP provides specialized firearms and tactical training, along with law enforcement equipment, support, and policy, to all ICE law enforcement programs and officers to promote officer and public safety and enable effective execution of ICE's law enforcement mission. OFTP's responsibilities include ICE-wide strategic planning, policy, and operations related to the research, testing, selection, and procurement of authorized firearms, ammunition, body armor, and law enforcement equipment; post-basic, advanced, and specialized training and tactics-including Special Response Team (SRT) operations; use-of-force and defensive tactics training; and firearms inspection, repair, maintenance, and disposal. OFTP also provides program services to other federal law enforcement agencies. The AD oversees OFTP law enforcement and non-law enforcement resources across multiple U.S. locations, exercising broad delegated authority to manage, direct, advocate, and implement all aspects of OFTP operations in support of ICE's strategic goals and objectives and its law enforcement missions. Additionally, the AD, OFTP: Oversees a large, geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary workforce engaged in all aspects of OFTP operations, providing day-to-day direction through subordinate managers, supervisors, and staff directors. Reports to the ICE Deputy Director and is responsible for determining which programs or major projects should be initiated, discontinued, or modified, establishing appropriate timelines, and justifying resource allocation to OFTP programs and projects in alignment with ICE and Directorate priorities. Determines and develops OFTP program strategic goals and objectives, ensuring successful implementation across the organization. Manages programs that directly impact ICE's ability to fulfill its mission and support DHS objectives. Develops strategies and policies to mitigate threats, uphold the OFTP mission, and maintain data integrity. Designs and develops the organizational structure to support mission accomplishment in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Establishes and maintains performance metrics through subordinate managers and supervisors to monitor work status and assess organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Identifies program deficiencies and implements corrective actions to ensure continued program operations in support of the organization's mission, goals, and objectives. Ensures consistent understanding, implementation, and compliance with all relevant criminal and civil immigration laws, regulations, and policies in support of DHS, ICE, and OFTP missions. Develops and implements policies and guidelines for critical law enforcement programs, translating new legislation into actionable program goals and policies. Serves as an ICE law enforcement authority, advising top agency executives and formulating policies and objectives with broad, long-term impact on ICE law enforcement programs. Collaborates with and provides counsel to ICE senior executive leadership and management officials across organizational lines to resolve complex issues. Advises the Deputy Director on all aspects of assigned programs and independently manages office operations, including sensitive matters. Represents ICE at conferences, meetings, and with counterparts regarding OFTP programs. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with international, federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, as well as private sector partners, to advance program responsibilities.

Qualifications: 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or TQs. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the TQs. TQ 1: Demonstrated mastery-level knowledge of, and advanced skill in applying laws, regulations, theories, concepts, practices, and principles governing criminal and civil immigration law enforcement work, including constitutional and statutory authorities, investigative procedures and techniques, and specialized law enforcement methodologies, enabling effective management of ICE's law enforcement operations. TQ 2: Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced management and organizational theories, principles, and methodologies to provide strategic direction and executive leadership. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the TQs listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click "Apply" to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will not be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process, at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-01