Strategic Facilities Planning Subject Matter Expert (Washington)

Strategic Facilities Planning Subject Matter Expert

Location- 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

US Citizenship required

Ability to pass CBP Background Investigation

Salary range is between-$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year

Travel Frequency: Periodic travel (estimated up to 10%–20%) is required to support site visits for feasibility studies, physical asset and portfolio inspections, stakeholder workshops, and bi-national coordination meetings with domestic and international partners.

Incumbent must maintain eligibility for official travel, including the capability to travel to remote border locations, ports of entry, and international venues (e.g., Canada and Mexico) as mission requirements dictate.

This position is for a contractor support specialist providing senior-level professional services to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM). The contractor assists the federal government in leading comprehensive infrastructure, real property, and capital investment planning initiatives. The role directly supports CBP's frontline mission infrastructure—including facilities that secure our borders, facilitate lawful trade and travel, and manage the processing of aliens, while addressing challenges associated with illegal immigration and border enforcement operations. The contractor provides analytical, technical, and operational support for complex short- and long-range capital programming, portfolio management, outyear financial spend plans, international coordination, process optimization, site evaluations, and specialized project development on behalf of federal program managers.

Responsibilities:

• Short- and Long-Range Planning, Capital Programming (CFIP & RAP) Support:
• Assists federal leads in the formulation, drafting, and annual updating of the agency’s 5-year facility plan draft, ensuring alignment with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) strategic goals and operational requirements.
• Integrates short-term planning deliverables with long-range capital strategies to bridge immediate tactical facility needs with multi-year enterprise goals.
• Supports the development, data consolidation, and tracking of the Capital Facilities Investment Plan (CFIP) and the annual Resource Allocation Plan (RAP), coordinating proposed investment schedules, out-year planning data, and project prioritization metrics across operational components.
• Outyear Spend Plan Development:
• Supports the creation, tracking, and continuous data optimization of outyear spend plans, aligning multi-million-dollar capital investment pipelines with projected budget constraints, execution milestones, and federal financial timelines.
• Assists in monitoring capital outlays, analyzing financial lifecycles, and forecasting multi-year resource allocations to support federal decision-makers in maintaining fiscal responsibility and preventing funding gaps.
• Requirements Development and Feasibility Studies:
• Facilitates comprehensive requirements development activities, translating complex operational needs from frontline components into actionable facility footprints, space matrices, and technical specifications
• Participates in feasibility studies and Alternatives Analyses (AoA) for proposed real property actions, evaluating site conditions, preliminary cost estimates, constructability, and operational impacts through desk research and on-site assessments.
• SOP and Process Development:
• Leads the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, templates, and governance frameworks for OFAM planning operations, feasibility assessments, donations acceptance pipelines, and congressional response tracking.
• Standardizes documentation and operational processes to enhance enterprise-wide efficiency, ensure repeatability, and maintain compliance with federal real property guidelines and DHS directives.
• Congressional Reporting and Stakeholder Documentation Support:
• Prepares, coordinates, and reviews high-visibility congressional reports, briefing packages, and budget justification materials, ensuring accurate, data-driven responses to inquiries from congressional committees regarding facility projects and capital expenditures.
• Serves as a technical liaison to internal and external stakeholders, compiling comprehensive briefing materials on long-term facility strategy and resource allocation.
• Bi-National Coordination and International Relations Support:
• Provides logistical, analytical, and documentation support for bi-national coordination and relations with international partners (such as counterpart agencies in Canada and Mexico) regarding shared ports of entry, cross-border infrastructure, and joint operational facilities.
• Assists in organizing and participating in international working groups and meetings, ensuring project documentation adheres to federal policies, treaties, and mutual strategic priorities.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel Frequency: Periodic travel (estimated up to 10%–20%) is required to support site visits for feasibility studies, physical asset and portfolio inspections, stakeholder workshops, and bi-national coordination meetings with domestic and international partners.
• Incumbent must maintain eligibility for official travel, including the capability to travel to remote border locations, ports of entry, and international venues (e.g., Canada and Mexico) as mission requirements dictate.

Qualifications:

• Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in federal capital planning, PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) lifecycles, real property management principles, working knowledge of project management principles and facilities planning frameworks. Strong background in outyear financial planning, process re-engineering, and technical writing for congressional and executive audiences.
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills; proven ability to draft executive-level reports, briefings, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Scope & Context: Ability to navigate multi-million-dollar real property portfolios, complex financial tracking structures, international coordination frameworks, and dynamic operational requirements driven by border security mandates and the processing of aliens under strict federal constraints.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in facility management

Summary

At VPD Government Solutions, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a supportive, people-first culture that empowers employees to grow professionally, achieve work-life balance, and make a meaningful impact through their work. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we strive to create an environment where every team member can thrive.

As a member of the VPD team, you'll have access to a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, financial security, professional development opportunities, and workplace flexibility. Compensation at VPD is determined by several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, education, certifications, knowledge, skills, relevant experience, internal equity, market conditions, contract requirements, and organizational needs. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 to $120,000.00 (annualized USD). While candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role will be considered within the posted range, placement within that range is based on the overall depth and breadth of a candidate's experience, demonstrated competencies, specialized expertise, and ability to contribute to both the position and VPD's broader organizational objectives. The salary range should be viewed as one component of VPD's broader total rewards package.

Foxhound Partners is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Foxhound Partners is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.