Program Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking qualified candidates to plan and coordinate Civil Works projects, develop and execute budgets, and advise leadership on funding and program execution. You will utilize advanced software tools for planning, design, and construction, and communicate project status with project teams and leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills in funding, scheduling, and program management, with experience in data visualization and automated financial systems to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes providing technical support and analysis of funding and schedules for Civil Works projects and studies.
• Ensuring project funding is executed in compliance with governing regulations and procedures.
• Experience with automated information systems including project management and scheduling software, automated financial systems, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with Project Managers, Program Managers, and Leadership to provide detailed analysis of Civil Works projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates Civil Works projects in accordance with programmatic, budgetary, and fiscal guidance.
• Develops, defends, and executes budget for Civil Works projects and programs and advises leadership on funding issues.
• Uses state-of-the-art software tools in planning, design, and construction phases to support project execution.
• Communicates status of Civil Works projects and programs with Project Managers, Program Managers, and leadership.

Skills

Budget analysis

Project management

Data visualization

Communication

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Automated financial systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

Duties

• Plans and coordinates Civil Works projects in accordance with programmatic, budgetary, and fiscal guidance.
• Develops, defends, and executes budget for Civil Works projects and programs to meet annual program requirements, and advises leadership on program execution and funding issues.
• Utilizes state-of-the art software tools and computer programs in the development, execution, and analysis of projects in the planning, design, and construction phases.
• Communicates effectively with Project Managers, Program Managers, and leadership regarding the status of Civil Works projects and programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.

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
• 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) Providing technical support and analysis of funding and schedules for Civil Works projects and studies; 2) Ensuring project funding is executed in compliance with governing regulations and procedures; 3) Working with a variety of automated information systems including project management and scheduling software, automated financial systems, and data visualization tools to execute and analyze projects and programs; and 4) Communicating verbally and in writing with Project Managers, Program Managers, and Leadership to provide detailed analysis of Civil Works projects including schedules, budgets, and execution status. 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 (RA) Requests:

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 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.