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Marco A. Jimenez

Senior Advisor/Navy Veteran

DPO AA,AA

Summary

Experienced Senior Manager with over 30 years of experience with the Federal Government. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Well-regarded Customs and Border Protection Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I currently possess a Top Secret/SCI Government Security clearance.

Work History

Senior Advisor

Bureau Of Int'l Narcotics And Law Enforcement

US Embassy Costa Rica , San Jose

2020.08 - Current

Presently serving as the CBP Advisor attached to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica.
As the CBP Advisor, I manage INL’s Borders and Ports portfolio that encompass security minded initiatives implemented through the host country’s law enforcement agencies tasked with national security at all borders and ports of entry.
I provide border security expertise and capacity building capabilities to host country partners to include Policia de Fronteras (Border Police), Policia de Control Fiscal (Customs Police), Policia de Control de Drogas (Drug Enforcement Police), Policia de Migracion (Immigration Police), Policia de Vigilancia Aerea (Air Surveillance Police), and Guardacostas (Coastguard).
As the CBP Advisor, I managed a multi-year budget of 12 million dollars and Assist host government agencies with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
I'm on a continued conversations with the Ministry of Finance (CRI Customs) to negotiate and signed an agreement between CBP and Customs.
As the CBP Advisor, I was instrumental in the creation and implementation of the Remote Image Analysis Center (RIAC) that assist the Customs agency review and approve images sent from the seaport scanners.
As the CBP Advisors have been fundamental in providing the necessary training, mentoring, and equipment for the center to run as required by the ministries associated with the program.
As the CBP Advisor, I have been tasked with responding to various outside entities regarding Immigration laws and decisions. To provide the correct response, I must keep abreast and maintain expert technical knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures on screening and admission of applicants to the U.S., by analyzing problems and calculating risk to make decisions that produce high-quality results.

Assistant Director

CBP National Targeting Center

Sterling, Reston , Virginia

2019.12 - 2020.08

As the (A) Assistant Director at the National Targeting Center-Passenger (NTC), I Lead a staff of 394 Officers and contractors who are responsible for assessing and evaluating travelers flying into the U.S and are alerting against our national security systems.
I directly supervise a group of 12 Chief Watch Commanders (GS-14 2nd Line) who are responsible for assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative support and staff activities.
I make decisions and resolve problems involving interpretation of the law or unusual situations requiring interpretation and application of operational policy, including establishing production standards.
I prepare performance work plans and appraisals and advise employees of the performance requirements of their positions and keeping them apprised of their progress in meeting the requirements.
Directed leadership sessions for officers in which they were inspired and motivated to apply for supervisory positions and were mentor on the evaluation process.
Implemented and initiated a monthly meeting with the staff to ensure a proper balanced and accurately budget was given to the Director.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.

Chief Watch Commander

Customs And Border Protection

Sterling , VA

2013.08 - 2019.12

As the Chief Watch Commander at the National Targeting Center-Passenger, I lead a staff of 62 Officers and contractors who are responsible for assessing and evaluating travelers flying into and out of the U.S. and are alerting against our national security systems.
I directly supervised a group of 8 Watch Commanders (GS-14 1st Line) who are responsible for assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative support and staff activities.
I made decisions and resolved problems involving interpretation of the law or unusual situations requiring interpretation and application of operational policy, including establishing production standards.
I prepared performance work plans and appraisals and advised employees of the performance requirements of their positions and keeping them apprised of their progress in meeting the requirements.
As the Chief Watch Commander, I was tasked with responding to various outside entities regarding Immigration laws and decisions.
Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
To provide the correct response, I must keep abreast and maintain expert technical knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures on screening and admission of applicants to the U.S., by analyzing problems and calculating risk in order to make decisions that produce high-quality results.

Assistant Director

Customs And Border Protection

Tecate , CA

2011.07 - 2013.08

As the Assistant Director, I created and updated records and files to maintain operation and scheduling compliance.
Trained and mentored new employees on law and local operation practices.
Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures based on current laws.
Helped management with business operations to align teams, set goals and execute initiatives.
Identified costs involved for commercial activities and staffing tasks to keep in line with departmental budget.
Led team of 72 Officers in special projects and daily operations.
Collaborated with management to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Supported health agency inspections as liaison to regulatory agencies on technical and manufacturing issues related to assigned product and processes.

CBP Advisor/Merida Initiative Program

US Department Of State

US Embassy , Mexico City

2009.08 - 2011.07

As the CBP, for the Narcotics Affairs Section in the U.S Embassy, Mexico City my primary responsibilities included the planning, financial management and coordination of bilateral programs with the U.S Inter-agency and Government of Mexico through preparation, assistance, implementation, and review of projects designed to enhance the performance and capabilities of law enforcement entities under the Merida Initiative
Set and oversaw a $150 million dollars multi-year budget to cover 5 different projects/programs. I strictly analyzed and evaluated projects and programs and provided the financial management and oversight needed to ensure programs were administered correctly.
My duties included the formulation of the program budget and the proper allocation of funds that included examining significant programs and evaluating the program's accomplishments and failures.
To ensure funding for future years, I prepared justifications in support of large, complex, program budgets ranging in the multimillion of dollars (USD).
I prepared and oversaw the administration and management of project plans, provided status reports, and proposed schedule adjustments as needed.
For each program, I developed financial plans, provided information on expenditures against the programs' plans and drafted funding justifications that changed project requirements.
In managing these Merida programs, I was able to select the most cost-effective training and products that saved monies for greater use in other ways, yet still meet training and product goals.
I established a Narcotics Canine Detection Program for the government of Mexico that was non-functional before my time as the CBP Advisor.
As the Merida Coordinator, I was tasked with the construction of two (2) national academies for different law enforcement agencies as well as Mexico Immigration.
In order to accomplish this task, I had to meet congressional mandates that dictated the State Department’s acquisition protocols for “brick & mortar”.
Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation and addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.

Education

Communications, Spanish

Southwestern College

Skills

Relationship building

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Accomplishments

CBP Assessment to El Salvador with INA (HSI, CBP) Feb – May 2012
US Marshal Cooperation Award 2009
Int’l Cooperation Award, Office of Int’l Affairs and Trade Relations, 2007
Award of Excellence from San Diego District Office, 2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association Committee 1999 – 2003 (AILA)
Federal Executive Board Greater Los Angeles Distinguished Public Service Award 1999
Letter of Appreciation from the Latino Male Education Seminar, 1994 – 1995
Certificates and Letters for Outstanding Performance, 1994 – 2022
Letter of Appreciation from Greater Los Angeles and San Diego, Ca
Combined Federal Campaign San Diego Community Service Award

Additional Information

I am the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a non-profit organization that trains and equips young couples in their journey to plant local churches. I am also a Customs and Border Protection Chaplain.

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Certification

Chaplain

Marco A. Jimenez

Summary

Work History

Senior Advisor

Assistant Director

Chief Watch Commander

Assistant Director

CBP Advisor/Merida Initiative Program

Education

Communications, Spanish

Skills

Accomplishments

Additional Information

Software

Certification

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