Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate and consolidate the district civil works program, review decision documents, and advise leadership on policy, funding, and scheduling. The role also involves preparing status reports, congressional testimony briefings, and inquiries responses, with emphasis on alignment to authorizations and funding agreements.

The position requires experience in planning, budgeting, and design reviews within a federal program, with the

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) managing multi-year program budgets for water resource appropriations for Planning, Construction and Operations; 2) Reviews and participates in preparation of planning, design, and construction documents to assure consistency with project authorization, budgetary, funding, schedules and cost sharing agreements; 3) providing advice to upper management and project managers on annual budget cycle relative to program management funding and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program and project managers and technical chiefs to consolidate and formulate the district civil works program.
• Review project decision documents, cost estimates, and schedules for consistency with program authorizations and funding agreements.
• Provide technical advice on program policy, funding, and scheduling to district leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present civil works program status reports, congressional testimony briefings, and responses to congressional inquiries.

Skills

Budget management

Program coordination

Policy advisory

Stakeholder communication

Federal government experience

Job description

Duties

• Coordinate with program and project managers and technical chiefs to consolidate and formulate the district civil works program.
• Review project decision documents, cost estimates, and schedules for consistency with program authorizations and funding agreements.
• Provide technical advice on program policy, funding, and scheduling to district leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present civil works program status reports, congressional testimony briefings, and responses to congressional inquiries.

Duties

• Coordinate with program and project managers and technical chiefs to consolidate and formulate the district civil works program.
• Review project decision documents, cost estimates, and schedules for consistency with program authorizations and funding agreements.
• Provide technical advice on program policy, funding, and scheduling to district leadership and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present civil works program status reports, congressional testimony briefings, and responses to congressional inquiries.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

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 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) managing multi-year program budgets for water resource appropriations for Planning, Construction and Operations; AND 2) Reviews and participates in preparation of planning, design, and construction documents to assure consistency with project authorization, budgetary, funding, schedules and cost sharing agreements; AND 3) providing advice to upper management and project managers on annual budget cycle relative to program management funding and schedules. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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.

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-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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 Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.
• Management has requested a competitive and non-competitive certificate for this position.

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.