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Job Description
Field Transformation Lead | CBP OFO Enterprise Business Management Support | TS/SCI Required
Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location: Sterling, VA and Washington, DC (Primarily on-site / client-site support)
Anticipated Start Date: 30 April 2026
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Secret (required)
Screening Requirement: CBP Background Investigation (BI) required
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
Full-time positions contingent upon contract award. STi is actively identifying highly qualified cleared candidates for proposal submission and rapid post-award onboarding.
Period of Performance: 30 April 2026 – 29 April 2029
ABOUT STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering MRO Logistics IT & Cybersecurity Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering flexible, mission-driven solutions that help Federal customers solve complex operational challenges.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking a Field Transformation Lead to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), under the Enterprise Business Management Support Services effort. This role supports OFO-wide transformation initiatives across a highly distributed mission environment spanning Headquarters Directorates, Field Offices, and Ports of Entry.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience leading enterprise transformation in complex DHS environments, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical field-facing solutions. This position will help drive operational modernization, stakeholder alignment, innovation adoption, and change management across OFO’s mission support landscape.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives supporting OFO mission priorities across geographically dispersed stakeholders, offices, and operational environments.
Develop field-centric strategies and implementation plans aligned to OFO leadership priorities and evolving mission needs.
Assess current-state business processes, operational pain points, and organizational challenges to identify transformation opportunities.
Support cross-directorate coordination to improve efficiency, integration, and mission alignment across OFO Headquarters, Field Offices, and Ports of Entry.
Conduct stakeholder engagement, site visits, and field assessments to gather operational insights and validate business transformation requirements.
Lead or support visits to a minimum of ten combined CBP Field Offices and Ports of Entry.
Identify, prototype, and help implement emerging technical or operational solutions that improve mission execution and business performance.
Develop change management strategies that support adoption of new tools, business processes, and operating models.
Prepare executive-level briefings, transformation roadmaps, recommendations, and implementation plans for leadership and stakeholders.
Support integration of transformation initiatives with broader OFO priorities, resource planning efforts, and mission support models.
Track progress, risks, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities across ongoing transformation efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizenship required. Active TS/SCI required.
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, policy, organizational development, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum 5 years of experience delivering transformation and change management solutions within DHS
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across dispersed stakeholder environments
Experience supporting organizations with both programmatic and geographic complexity
Experience conducting stakeholder site visits, operational assessments, and field engagement activities
Experience prototyping and implementing emerging solutions to improve mission or business outcomes
Strong executive communication, facilitation, and briefing skills
Ability to work effectively across senior leadership, operational users, and cross-functional mission stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior CBP experience strongly preferred
10+ years supporting DHS transformation, modernization, or strategic change efforts
Experience supporting law enforcement, border security, trade, travel, or mission support environments
Experience with process improvement, operating model design, organizational change management, or transformation governance
Familiarity with data-driven mission support tools, resource allocation models, or decision support environments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primary places of performance are Sterling, VA and Washington, DC
Work is expected to support a fast-paced Federal mission environment with frequent coordination across multiple stakeholders
Travel may be required to CBP Field Offices and Ports of Entry, potentially including CONUS and OCONUS locations based on mission needs
Keywords: enterprise transformation, change management, CBP, DHS, field operations, business transformation, stakeholder engagement, operational modernization, strategic planning
EEO: STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
delivering transformation and change management within DHS: 5 years (Required)
DHS or CBP transformation: 10 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Top Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Sterling, VA 20164 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Sterling, VA 20164: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location: Sterling, VA and Washington, DC (Primarily on-site / client-site support)
Anticipated Start Date: 30 April 2026
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Secret (required)
Screening Requirement: CBP Background Investigation (BI) required
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
Full-time positions contingent upon contract award. STi is actively identifying highly qualified cleared candidates for proposal submission and rapid post-award onboarding.
Period of Performance: 30 April 2026 – 29 April 2029
ABOUT STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering MRO Logistics IT & Cybersecurity Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering flexible, mission-driven solutions that help Federal customers solve complex operational challenges.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking a Field Transformation Lead to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), under the Enterprise Business Management Support Services effort. This role supports OFO-wide transformation initiatives across a highly distributed mission environment spanning Headquarters Directorates, Field Offices, and Ports of Entry.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience leading enterprise transformation in complex DHS environments, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical field-facing solutions. This position will help drive operational modernization, stakeholder alignment, innovation adoption, and change management across OFO’s mission support landscape.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives supporting OFO mission priorities across geographically dispersed stakeholders, offices, and operational environments.
Develop field-centric strategies and implementation plans aligned to OFO leadership priorities and evolving mission needs.
Assess current-state business processes, operational pain points, and organizational challenges to identify transformation opportunities.
Support cross-directorate coordination to improve efficiency, integration, and mission alignment across OFO Headquarters, Field Offices, and Ports of Entry.
Conduct stakeholder engagement, site visits, and field assessments to gather operational insights and validate business transformation requirements.
Lead or support visits to a minimum of ten combined CBP Field Offices and Ports of Entry.
Identify, prototype, and help implement emerging technical or operational solutions that improve mission execution and business performance.
Develop change management strategies that support adoption of new tools, business processes, and operating models.
Prepare executive-level briefings, transformation roadmaps, recommendations, and implementation plans for leadership and stakeholders.
Support integration of transformation initiatives with broader OFO priorities, resource planning efforts, and mission support models.
Track progress, risks, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities across ongoing transformation efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizenship required. Active TS/SCI required.
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, policy, organizational development, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum 5 years of experience delivering transformation and change management solutions within DHS
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across dispersed stakeholder environments
Experience supporting organizations with both programmatic and geographic complexity
Experience conducting stakeholder site visits, operational assessments, and field engagement activities
Experience prototyping and implementing emerging solutions to improve mission or business outcomes
Strong executive communication, facilitation, and briefing skills
Ability to work effectively across senior leadership, operational users, and cross-functional mission stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior CBP experience strongly preferred
10+ years supporting DHS transformation, modernization, or strategic change efforts
Experience supporting law enforcement, border security, trade, travel, or mission support environments
Experience with process improvement, operating model design, organizational change management, or transformation governance
Familiarity with data-driven mission support tools, resource allocation models, or decision support environments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primary places of performance are Sterling, VA and Washington, DC
Work is expected to support a fast-paced Federal mission environment with frequent coordination across multiple stakeholders
Travel may be required to CBP Field Offices and Ports of Entry, potentially including CONUS and OCONUS locations based on mission needs
Keywords: enterprise transformation, change management, CBP, DHS, field operations, business transformation, stakeholder engagement, operational modernization, strategic planning
EEO: STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
delivering transformation and change management within DHS: 5 years (Required)
DHS or CBP transformation: 10 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Top Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Sterling, VA 20164 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Sterling, VA 20164: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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