Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior program manager to oversee the Installation Support and Program Management Division. You will direct activities, collaborate with the commander and staff, and ensure leadership continuity while developing plans and objectives.

Responsibilities include budget data preparation, budget/policy compliance, and serving as the center's spokesperson. Applicants should have significant program management experience, ability to lead diverse

Qualifications

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align mission and work requirements with plans and objectives.
• Lead operational posture with team to delineate tasks and meet demands.
• Manage resources, allocations and project phases to comply with budget and mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the Installation Support and Program Management Division activities.
• Collaborate with commander and staff, ensuring continuity of leadership.
• Prepare, compile, review, analyze, and submit program data for budget and business plan.
• Serve as the center spokesperson between the center and sponsors/customers.
• Supervise engineers, technical experts, program and project managers, and support staff.
• Implement program management guidance and policy.
• Establish corporate goals on schedule, cost, scope, and budget within PgMP.
• Conduct periodic program review and analysis briefings comparing progress to milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership with staff

Program management

Education

Education policy note

Job description

Duties

• Oversee and direct the Installation Support and Program Management Division activities.
• Collaborate with commander, deputies, and other principal staff, providing continuity of leadership in assessing the center's mission and work requirements when developing plans, goals, and objectives.
• Manage the preparation, compilation, review, analysis, and submission of all program data required for the center's program budget and business plan.
• Serve as the responsible center spokesperson between the center and the program sponsors and customers.
• Supervise a staff of engineers, technical experts, program and project managers, administrative, and support team members.
• Implement overall program management guidance and policy.
• Assure the establishment of corporate goals on schedule, cost, scope, and budget in the Program Management Plan (PgMP) for installation support projects in coordination with functional elements.
• Conduct periodic program review and analysis briefings to compare progress with objectives and established milestones.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current USACE employees with competitive status.
• 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

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) Collaborating with key stakeholders to establish mission and work requirements which align with plans, goals, and objectives of the organization; 2) Leading operational posture with team to ensure tasks are delineated equitably to meet demands; and 3) Managing program resources, allocations and phases of projects to ensure compliance with the budgetary and mission requirements.

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-14).

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.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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 CP 15Career 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.
• Incentives may be authorized.

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.