Program Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Gaines (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a budget analyst to support development and execution of budgetary program phases. The role involves forecasting funding needs and analyzing fund requests for proper planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities include compiling financial data, monitoring program execution, and presenting findings with actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of programs and operations.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include analyzing budget requests and supporting the development of budget plans.
• Forecast funding to support annual work plan objectives using historical data.
• Prepare reports on program and budget progress with recommendations.
• Monitor program execution and annual fiscal planning for the current year.
• Provide information to managers for decisions on administrative operations.
• Conduct interviews to gather information about workflows and missions.

Job description

• The incumbent will perform the following duties with supervisory oversight until the full performance level is achieved. Perform analytical and evaluative work on the development and execution of all budgetary program phases.
• Forecast funding needed to support annual work plan objectives using current and historical data.
• Analyze requests for funds to ensure effective planning and adherence to program cost and schedule.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize financial data for the organization's basic expenses.
• Analyze and evaluate data to identify actual or potential problems and trends.
• Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve procedural or factual issues.
• Accomplish a wide variety of assignments concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations.
• Use conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes to draw conclusions.
• Advise supervisors of deficiencies by comparing proposed versus actual accomplishments.
• Provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on administrative and programmatic operations.
• Prepare reports on program and budget progress and make recommendations to modify goals and objectives.
• Conduct interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.
• Participate with management in preparing detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs.
• Monitor the program execution phase for the current year.
• Perform internal management support services in program cost monitoring and annual fiscal planning.
• Present findings in narrative reports that include the issue, background, observations, and recommended actions.

Duties

• The incumbent will perform the following duties with supervisory oversight until the full performance level is achieved. Perform analytical and evaluative work on the development and execution of all budgetary program phases.
• Forecast funding needed to support annual work plan objectives using current and historical data.
• Analyze requests for funds to ensure effective planning and adherence to program cost and schedule.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize financial data for the organization's basic expenses.
• Analyze and evaluate data to identify actual or potential problems and trends.
• Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve procedural or factual issues.
• Accomplish a wide variety of assignments concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations.
• Use conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes to draw conclusions.
• Advise supervisors of deficiencies by comparing proposed versus actual accomplishments.
• Provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on administrative and programmatic operations.
• Prepare reports on program and budget progress and make recommendations to modify goals and objectives.
• Conduct interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.
• Participate with management in preparing detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs.
• Monitor the program execution phase for the current year.
• Perform internal management support services in program cost monitoring and annual fiscal planning.
• Present findings in narrative reports that include the issue, background, observations, and recommended actions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty travel of 10% is required.
• A new probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• 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 education and/or 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

Minimum Requirements For The GS-343-07

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in the analysis of programs by compiling data and preparing reports on program progress for use by higher-level analysts or managers. Gathering and tracking budgetary data, comparing current and previous reports to identify inconsistencies, and entering information into financial systems. Applying established analytical techniques and procedures to support the review of program funding status or the development of annual work plans. Responding to routine inquiries on program status by locating and summarizing data from established reports and financial records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business or Accounting

OR

Superior Academic Achievement

• Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
• Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
• Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-343-07: 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-05).

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) Administrative and Management 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.

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.