Management and Program Analyst (Project Scheduler).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Concord, MA seeks a project management specialist to apply PM principles, enter projects into the automated information system, and ensure correct architecture and WBS templates. You will use project management software to build and maintain schedules with resource loading and monitor database integrity.

The role requires coordinating with managers and stakeholders to customize project structures, analyze schedules, and streamline information flow for efficient

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in creating and maintaining project schedules using project management software.
• Experience monitoring project data and updating information within PM systems.
• Ability to gather information to analyze schedules and performance metrics.
• Strong communication with team members and stakeholders for status updates.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management principles to ensure projects are correctly entered into the automated information system.
• Ensure projects use the correct project architecture and work breakdown structure templates.
• Use project management software to implement and maintain project schedules with resource loading.
• Maintain and monitor database integrity for the project management system.
• Advise managers on methods to customize project architecture and work breakdown structures.
• Evaluate schedules and project data to identify consistent and efficient management processes.
• Analyze the flow of information to identify and correct areas of confusion or misinformation.

Skills

Project management

Schedule tracking

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Project management software

Job description

• Apply project management principles to ensure projects are correctly entered into the automated information system.
• Ensure projects use the correct project architecture and work breakdown structure templates.
• Use project management software to implement and maintain project schedules with resource loading.
• Maintain and monitor database integrity for the project management system.
• Advise managers on methods to customize project architecture and work breakdown structures.
• Evaluate schedules and project data to identify consistent and efficient management processes.
• Analyze the flow of information to identify and correct areas of confusion or misinformation.

Duties

• Apply project management principles to ensure projects are correctly entered into the automated information system.
• Ensure projects use the correct project architecture and work breakdown structure templates.
• Use project management software to implement and maintain project schedules with resource loading.
• Maintain and monitor database integrity for the project management system.
• Advise managers on methods to customize project architecture and work breakdown structures.
• Evaluate schedules and project data to identify consistent and efficient management processes.
• Analyze the flow of information to identify and correct areas of confusion or misinformation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel of up to 5% of the time may be required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• 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
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• 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) Assisting in the creation and maintenance of project schedules using project management software; 2) Helping to monitor project data and update information within project management systems; 3) Gathering information to support the analysis of project schedules and performance metrics; and 4) Communicating with team members and stakeholders to provide status updates and basic technical assistance on scheduling matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

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

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

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(n) 18 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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.