Program Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a senior program analyst to manage the full budget and programming process for assigned civil works programs. The role requires coordinating with project managers and offices to monitor funds, prepare Congressional justifications, and support budget submissions to OMB and Congress.

Responsibilities include using automated financial systems (CEFMS) to input and retrieve data, and collaborating with managers to develop methodologies for cost-sharing and studies.

Qualifications

• Experience with Civil Works programs and projects; ability to monitor complex budgets.
• Ability to analyze shifts in program plans and funding to prepare reports.
• Experience coordinating resource allocation to support appropriations or funding directives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the entire budget/programming process across assigned programs.
• Coordinate on all assigned appropriations, monitoring funds for various engineering projects.
• Prepare budgetary program presentations for OMB and Congress.

Skills

Budgeting

Program analysis

Coordination

Education

Education substitution policy

Tools

CEFMS

Job description

Duties

• As a senior program analyst, incumbent is responsible for the entire budget/ programming process and full range of procedural and technical duties involved in the program formulation, presentation, and execution phases of assigned programs.
• Function as the program coordinator on all assigned appropriations with responsibility for monitoring all assigned study/project funds including those for engineering, design, locks, dams, revetments, dikes, dredging, levees, channels, etc.
• Responsible for the complete preparation of the Districts budgetary program for assigned programs for use by higher authority in appearances before the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress.
• Collaborate with and provides assistance to project managers, engineering, construction, planning, operations, and real estate managers in the preparation and submission of programming documents.
• Analyze and evaluate policy directives issued by higher authority concerning the civil works program and initial budget submissions to determine their effects on the Districts programs, policies and procedures.
• Prepare Congressional justification data for GI, CG and O and M projects, etc. for review by congress and prepares data for use by the Project Managers and Testifying Officers in defending the program and budget request.
• Utilize Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) or similar automated financial management system to input data or retrieve data for analysis or to create reports.
• Will be assigned to the Programs Financial Management Section to work directly with project managers developing methodologies to identify and track appropriate local sponsor cost sharing responsibilities for studies and projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• 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

Specialized Experience GS-12:

One year of specialized experience focused in relation to Civil Works Programs and Projects on bridges, dams, levees, navigation waterways includes: 1) Monitoring the execution of complex program budgets involving diverse funding sources; 2) Analyzing and evaluating shifts in program plans and funding to prepare comprehensive reports; and 3) Coordinating resource allocation in support of congressional appropriations or similar funding directives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). - This experience must be clearly indicated within resume.

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 Comptroller (CP) Career Field with a Career Management Directorate Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) 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.
• A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.

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.