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ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Crane, IN · On-site +1

$125K - $192K/yr

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How much do gs 14 jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for gs 14 in Indiana is $21.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.07 and $30.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a GS-14?

A GS-14 position refers to a pay grade within the General Schedule (GS) used by the U.S. federal government to classify jobs. GS-14 roles are considered senior management, technical, or supervisory positions and typically require advanced experience and expertise. Employees at this level often lead teams, manage significant projects or programs, and provide expert advice within their agency. The pay range for GS-14 varies depending on location, but it is among the higher GS pay grades.

What are some typical challenges a GS-14 employee might face when transitioning from technical roles to managerial responsibilities?

GS-14 positions often require managing teams, overseeing complex projects, and balancing both technical and administrative duties. One common challenge is shifting from being a subject matter expert to focusing more on leadership, delegation, and strategic planning. Navigating federal regulations, managing diverse teams, and adapting to a more policy-driven environment can also be demanding. Successful GS-14s often leverage strong communication skills and seek mentorship to ease the transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a GS-14 federal employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GS-14 federal employee, you generally need advanced expertise in your field, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, and substantial professional experience in public administration or a specialized area. Familiarity with government systems such as USA Staffing, federal project management tools, and knowledge of regulations like the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are often required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication set top performers apart in this senior role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for managing complex projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance and efficiency within federal agencies.

What is the difference between Gs 14 vs Gs 13?

CriteriaGs 14Gs 13
Required credentialsBachelor's degree, specialized experienceBachelor's degree, relevant experience
Work environmentOffice, administrative, technicalOffice, administrative, technical
Employer usageFederal agencies, government officesFederal agencies, government offices

Gs 14 positions typically require more experience and responsibility than Gs 13 roles, often involving specialized expertise or leadership tasks. Both levels are common in federal agencies and share similar work environments, but Gs 14 roles generally involve higher complexity and decision-making authority.

How long does it take to become a GS 14?

Reaching a GS-14 position typically requires around 10 to 20 years of federal service, depending on the individual's career progression, performance, and experience. Advancement to GS-14 often involves gaining specialized skills, leadership experience, and completing competitive promotions within the General Schedule pay scale.

What job categories do people searching Gs 14 jobs in Indiana look for?

The top searched job categories for Gs 14 jobs in Indiana are:

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Gs 14 jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Gs 14 job openings:

Infographic showing various Gs 14 job openings in Indiana as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 25% In-person, and 75% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,062 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Program Manager

Indianapolis, IN • On-site, Remote

Customs and Border Protection
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

$126K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


U.S. Customs and Border Protection rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Organizational Resources Support Division, 1 vacancy located in Indianapolis, IN.
Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
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Duties
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This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Organizational Resources and Support Division, Business Operations Branch, Business Information Systems (BIS) Section and serves as a Section Chief. The BIS Section is responsible for the management and support of the CBP real property system of record, TRIRIGA, as well as facilities-related geospatial capabilities. The section develops technical policies, provides system oversight, change management, system quality control and assurance, training, systems access support, as well as strategic planning and guidance for future systems capabilities.
This position starts at a salary of $126,947.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $165,037.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.
Typical work assignments include:
  • Overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of various BIS and systems of record (such as TRIRIGA).
  • Serving as a project leader and providing administrative direction related to developing business cases, strategies, and execution of projects designed to enhance BIS and related data utilization.
  • Ensuring systems and data consistently meet CBP enterprise-wide use needs which therefore impact CBP enterprise-wide mission requirements.
  • Analyzing, facilitating, reporting, and providing recommendations for process improvements, improving quality, reducing costs, and establishing appropriate process metrics and process controls.
  • Monitoring program accomplishments and identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, merit or deficiency situations, areas of imbalance or other similar factors.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
  • All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
  • You may be required to pass a background investigation
  • CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
  • As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Qualifications
Experience GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
  • Overseeing or utilizing a software system for managing a real property portfolio that includes facilities maintenance and sustainment, workspace management, lease management, and project management.
  • Monitoring real property information systems of record, conducting research and analysis to identify data management challenges and opportunities, and proposing solutions to improve program outcomes and support agency mission requirements.
  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating activities for business information systems, including setting objectives, milestones, and risk assessments mitigation strategies to support successful program execution and sustainability.
  • Evaluating program effectiveness by developing and tracking process metrics and internal controls and recommending improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and facilitate program success.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must:
  • Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and
  • Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 09/14/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
  • Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
  • A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
  • Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
  • Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about
Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Additional Hiring and Special Appointing Authorities: See "THIS JOB IS OPEN TO" section above for what additional Appointing Authorities may apply. Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below. You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.
  • Veterans
  • Military spouses Effective until December 31, 2028, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible
  • Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A. It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation. For more information visit this link.
  • Peace Corps and VISTA
  • Land Management Hiring Flexibility Act: The following documents are required at the time of application: SF-50s to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements and the most recent performance rating signed by your supervisor or a statement from your supervisor documenting acceptable performance.
  • Other miscellaneous hiring authorities

Leadership Training: All newly appointed first-time CBP Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 3 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection serves and protects America with a workforce of more than 60,000 law enforcement and support professionals. We're united by our mission to guard our borders from threats and illicit activities while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

Industry

Public administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2003