Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a senior Program Manager and National Account Manager to exercise leadership and control over assigned programs and initiatives across diverse regions. The role covers complex Military Design and Construction programs with accountability for cost and schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports, analyzing program data, advising divisions on execution metrics, managing funds and directives, and ensuring policy alignment and enterprise-wide program

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in senior program management of multi-regional built infrastructure programs.
• Ability to allocate design and construction funds and review program execution plans.
• Experience interpreting congressional appropriations and statutory language.
• Proven ability to establish enterprise-wide program management policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior Program Manager and National Account Manager with control over programs and initiatives.
• Oversee complex Military Design and Construction programs across regions.
• Review reports, analyze design/construction data, and resolve engineering and execution issues.
• Provide technical advice on program execution metrics and project management.
• Manage funds, spend plans, and construction directives; allocate military construction funds.
• Interpret organizational policy for military construction programs and ensure cost/schedule reasonableness.

Skills

Program Management

National Account Management

Construction Programs

Federal Acquisition

Contract Management

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

• Serve as senior Program Manager and National Account Manager with responsibility for exercising management and operational control over the assigned programs/projects and initiatives.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of complex Military Design and Construction programs.
• Review reports, analyze design and construction program data, conduct line-item reviews to make recommendations, identify the source of and a resolution to problems relating to engineering, design and construction.
• Provide technical advice to divisions and districts on reporting program execution metrics, and management of projects and programs.
• Manage projects and funds, spend plans and issues design and construction directives, submits and allocates military construction funds.
• Provide authoritative interpretation of organizational policy for military construction programs, reviews program execution plans, military construction reprogramming actions, and design and construction projects for cost and schedule reasonableness.

Duties

• Serve as senior Program Manager and National Account Manager with responsibility for exercising management and operational control over the assigned programs/projects and initiatives.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of complex Military Design and Construction programs.
• Review reports, analyze design and construction program data, conduct line-item reviews to make recommendations, identify the source of and a resolution to problems relating to engineering, design and construction.
• Provide technical advice to divisions and districts on reporting program execution metrics, and management of projects and programs.
• Manage projects and funds, spend plans and issues design and construction directives, submits and allocates military construction funds.
• Provide authoritative interpretation of organizational policy for military construction programs, reviews program execution plans, military construction reprogramming actions, and design and construction projects for cost and schedule reasonableness.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to 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.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Obtain and maintain requirements for each Cyber work role In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance at the assigned proficiency levels listed below:
• 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, and 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

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
• Reinstatement
• 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) Serving as a senior program manager with operational control over diverse, multi-regional built infrastructure programs, including developing standard procedures and allocating design and construction funds; 2) Conducting program reviews to identify and resolve systemic design delays, cost overruns, and technical execution issues; 3) Evaluating program execution plans, interpreting congressional appropriations and statutory language; and 4) Establishing enterprise-wide program management policies, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices across a professional community of practice.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

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-13).

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 an Engineers and Scientists - Resources and Construction Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) 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.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized

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.