Artic Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - DHS

Recruitment began on February 16, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 19, 2026

You will serve as an Arctic Program Specialist and be responsible for ensuring the national security of the oceans and coastal areas through assurance of territorial integrity and a safe and effective marine transportation system within America’s Alaska and U.S. Arctic Region.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Serving as an advisor to the commander, staff, and field units, and external partners, providing analysis and integration of emerging and on‑going responsibilities related to Arctic issues
• Initiating, developing and maintaining senior level coordination with higher, adjacent, and subordinate staffs.
• Preparing the commander and district staff elements for participation in Arctic related meetings, conferences, and like forums in support of the Coast guard’s role as the lead Federal Arctic maritime agency.
• Conducting cross‑programmatic coordination with District Staff representatives at all levels to assist in the development and execution of planning response, and prevention activities associated with the Arctic
• Performing special assignments that may concern any aspect of Arctic District business which may require analysis, appraisal and/or evaluation of operational plans and that may necessitate numerous contacts, clearances, and arrangement with other organizational entities.

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. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. Seewww.sss.gov
• A one‑year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Top Secret clearance.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Time‑in‑Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

To qualify at the GS‑14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Developing, coordinating, and integrating strategic and operational plans for complex activities in the Arctic.
• Initiating and maintaining senior‑level coordination and collaboration with a diverse range of partners including U.S. Federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, international bodies, academic institutions, and non‑governmental organizations.
• Solving Arctic regional and international problems related to maritime missions, legislation, and international treaties.
• Serving as a subject matter expert before high‑ranking officials at national and international forums for strategy and policy on Arctic issues.