Program Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth, Texas seeks an experienced Budget Analyst to support district program budgeting and execution. You will evaluate organizational programs, review submissions for policy compliance, and help consolidate requirements for long- and short-range planning.

The role requires proficiency in CEFMS, CWIFD, and enterprise budgeting tools, with a focus on data accuracy, deadlines, and inter-divisional coordination to deliver best-in-class district budgeting support.

Qualifications

• Evaluating organizational programs and recommending operational improvements.
• Reviewing budget submissions for policy compliance.
• Proficiency in CEFMS, CWIFD, and enterprise budgeting tools.
• Assisting with organizational budget formulation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates unusual problem situations with South western Division personnel.
• Critically reviews, analyzes, and integrates estimates and proposals submitted by field staff and District technical elements and negotiates desired changes in programming data with appropriate staff in submitting divisions.
• Oversees consolidation of the entire programs, utilizing an in-depth knowledge of requirements (both long and short range).
• Meets with members conducting budgetary reviews and participates actively in the review process which includes an item-by-item prioritization of budget submission.
• Ensures deadlines are met and that submissions are accurate and represent the best District effort.
• Develops cost effective methods and procedures to improve and/or simplify budgetary/financial practices in the District Office and field projects.
• Oversees dissemination of data to project field offices for all program support functions.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

CEFMS

CWIFD

Enterprise budgeting tools

Job description

• Coordinates unusual problem situations with South western Division personnel.
• Critically reviews, analyzes, and integrates estimates and proposals submitted by field staff and District technical elements and negotiates desired changes in programming data with appropriate staff in submitting divisions.
• Oversees consolidation of the entire programs, utilizing an in-depth knowledge of requirements (both long and short range).
• Meets with members conducting budgetary reviews and participates actively in the review process which includes an item-by-item prioritization of budget submission.
• Ensures deadlines are met and that submissions are accurate and represent the best District effort.
• Develops cost effective methods and procedures to improve and/or simplify budgetary/financial practices in the District Office and field projects.
• Oversees dissemination of data to project field offices for all program support functions.

Duties

• Coordinates unusual problem situations with South western Division personnel.
• Critically reviews, analyzes, and integrates estimates and proposals submitted by field staff and District technical elements and negotiates desired changes in programming data with appropriate staff in submitting divisions.
• Oversees consolidation of the entire programs, utilizing an in-depth knowledge of requirements (both long and short range).
• Meets with members conducting budgetary reviews and participates actively in the review process which includes an item-by-item prioritization of budget submission.
• Ensures deadlines are met and that submissions are accurate and represent the best District effort.
• Develops cost effective methods and procedures to improve and/or simplify budgetary/financial practices in the District Office and field projects.
• Oversees dissemination of data to project field offices for all program support functions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is identified as Mission Essential (inclement weather) which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations.

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

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes meeting at least three of the following four statements: 1) evaluating organizational programs and recommending operational improvements; AND 2) reviewing budget submissions for policy compliance; AND 3) Advanced proficiency in CEFMS, CWIFD, and enterprise budgeting tools; AND 4) assisting with organizational budget formulation and execution.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 36 Career Program position aligned under the Management and Program Analysis Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• 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.