Program Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a qualified federal employee to develop plans and procedures for funding data management, review documents for compliance, and coordinate with program managers to ensure timely execution and proper reporting. The role involves updating program databases, monitoring performance, and supporting management reviews.

A one-year specialized experience requirement applies, with pathways including graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience: developing plans and procedures for maintaining and using funding data in automated information systems, reviewing funding documents for adequacy and compliance, and updating program databases to support analysis and management control functions.
• Education: one full year of graduate level education in a relevant field such as Business Administration.
• Superior Academic Achievement: high GPA or honors as defined in the education section.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, procedures, and instructions for maintenance and use of funding data in financial database.
• Review and evaluate funding documents and execution plans for compliance and adequacy.
• Coordinate with program managers, budget analysts, and staff to monitor program execution and recommend adjustments.
• Analyze execution and performance reports for conformance with schedules and directives.
• Maintain and update program databases to support data queries, reporting, and management reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Program management support

Education

Graduate-level education in Business Administration

Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

• Develop plans, procedures, and instructions for maintenance and use of funding data in financial database.
• Review and evaluate funding documents and execution plans for compliance and adequacy
• Coordinate with program managers, budget analysts, and staff to monitor program execution and recommend adjustments
• Analyze execution and performance reports for conformance with schedules and directives
• Maintain and update program databases to support data queries, reporting, and management reviews

Duties

• Develop plans, procedures, and instructions for maintenance and use of funding data in financial database.
• Review and evaluate funding documents and execution plans for compliance and adequacy
• Coordinate with program managers, budget analysts, and staff to monitor program execution and recommend adjustments
• Analyze execution and performance reports for conformance with schedules and directives
• Maintain and update program databases to support data queries, reporting, and management reviews

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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
• 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

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assist with developing plans and procedures for maintaining and using funding data in automated information systems; AND 2) reviewing funding documents and execution plans from multiple sources for adequacy and compliance with established policies; AND 3) updating program databases to support program managers to assist in data analysis, reporting, and management control functions. 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 Administration.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

• 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: 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 General Administration and Management Career Program position aligned under the HC/RM 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.