Lead Management and Program Analyst (Project Scheduler).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in the United States is seeking a project scheduler to advise on the project life cycle and schedules across districts. The role focuses on integrating program goals with budget, contracting, and information management, using Primavera and P6Web for long-term planning.

The candidate will coordinate with Project Delivery Teams and Finance to ensure funds availability and will apply regulations to support schedule decisions and workload management at various leadership

Qualifications

• Experience developing and analyzing project schedules using automated project management systems (Primavera Professional and P6Web).
• Ability to advise leadership on project status, including scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Advise Project and Program Managers and other District elements on the project life cycle as outlined in ER 5-1-11 and HQ guidance.
• Advise leadership on project schedules related to program mission including budget, contracting, and information management.
• Utilize state-of-the-art software in development and long-term management of project schedules, coordinating with SMEs for integration of requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery Teams, Program and Project Managers, and Financial Teams to ensure funds are available for schedules.
• Review and apply regulations to assist managers in schedule decisions and workload management.

Skills

Project scheduling

USACE regulations

Contract coordination

Budget management

Leadership communication

Tools

Primavera Professional

P6Web

MS Office

Job description

• Advises Project and Program Managers and other District elements on the project life cycle as outlined in ER 5-1-11 and further outlined by applicable HQ USACE environmental program guidance.
• Advises leadership on project schedules related to the related to the program mission, such as budget, contracting, and information management.
• Utilizes state‑of‑the‑art software/computer programs in the development and long‑term management of the project schedule, and coordinates with applicable subject matter experts to ensure appropriate integration of project and/or program requirements.
• Coordinates with Project Delivery Teams, Program and Project Managers, and the Financial Teams to assure funds are available for established schedules.
• Reviews and applies regulations and/or policies to assist the Project and Program Managers make schedule decisions related to project execution, and/or resolve workload management issues with middle and/or senior management.

Duties

• Advises Project and Program Managers and other District elements on the project life cycle as outlined in ER 5-1-11 and further outlined by applicable HQ USACE environmental program guidance.
• Advises leadership on project schedules related to the related to the program mission, such as budget, contracting, and information management.
• Utilizes state‑of‑the‑art software/computer programs in the development and long‑term management of the project schedule, and coordinates with applicable subject matter experts to ensure appropriate integration of project and/or program requirements.
• Coordinates with Project Delivery Teams, Program and Project Managers, and the Financial Teams to assure funds are available for established schedules.
• Reviews and applies regulations and/or policies to assist the Project and Program Managers make schedule decisions related to project execution, and/or resolve workload management issues with middle and/or senior management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License
• This position requires travel up to approximately 5% of the time for training.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Independently developing and analyzing complex project schedules using the automated project management systems Primavera Professional and P6Web; 2) Advising and leading coordination with members of the Project Delivery Teams, Project Managers, staff, and senior leaders regarding detailed project status including project scope, schedule, and budget; and 3) Independently reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating reports for the overall program and troubleshooting project progress and providing corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Human Capital and Resource Management (HR/RM) Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Reasonable Accommodation

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:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.