PROGRAM MANAGER.

US Army Corps of Engineers; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a GS-13level professional to lead and manage Civil Works programs at the district level. The role involves directing staff, developing budgets, and aligning program activities with regulations and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include performance management, funding adjustments, risk management, and presenting multi-year plans to senior leadership and external bodies. A mandatory background investigation and security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience planning and scheduling work to be accomplished; program management of a project portfolio; devising strategies to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Directs, schedules, and assigns work to section staff while managing personnel actions.
• Establishes performance standards, evaluates staff, and provides guidance.
• Leads development, preparation, and submission of Civil Works budgets.
• Directs programming activities based on policies, regulations, and strategic priorities.
• Tracks program progress, evaluates schedules, and directs funding adjustments.
• Directs risk-informed decisions, project risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversees formulation and update of comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Evaluates customer satisfaction and manages district-wide execution milestones.
• Presents and justifies organizational program proposals and multi-year plans to higher headquarters, executive leadership, and external governing bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Planning and Evaluating

Project Management

Job description

• Directs, schedules, and assigns work to section staff while managing personnel actions.
• Establishes performance standards, evaluates staff, and provides guidance.
• Leads the development, preparation, and submission of Civil Works budgets.
• Directs programming activities based on policies, regulations, and strategic priorities.
• Tracks program progress, evaluates schedules, and directs funding adjustments.
• Directs risk-informed decisions, project risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversees the formulation and update of comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Evaluates customer satisfaction and manages district-wide execution milestones.
• Presents and justifies organizational program proposals and multi-year plans to higher headquarters, executive leadership, and external governing bodies.

Duties

• Directs, schedules, and assigns work to section staff while managing personnel actions.
• Establishes performance standards, evaluates staff, and provides guidance.
• Leads the development, preparation, and submission of Civil Works budgets.
• Directs programming activities based on policies, regulations, and strategic priorities.
• Tracks program progress, evaluates schedules, and directs funding adjustments.
• Directs risk-informed decisions, project risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversees the formulation and update of comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Evaluates customer satisfaction and manages district-wide execution milestones.
• Presents and justifies organizational program proposals and multi-year plans to higher headquarters, executive leadership, and external governing bodies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
• May need to complete a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 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

GS-13 Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: Planning and scheduling work to be accomplished and coordinate work of employees; program management of a project portfolio(s), devising strategies to realize defined program objectives to achieve programmatic goals; AND direct the development, preparation, and submission of programs and program data for budgetary proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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

• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Planning and Evaluating
• Project Management

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13

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

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications 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 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(n) 18 Career 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.
• Recruitment and Relocation expenses may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate when the agency determines it is in the Government interest. A Service Agreement will need to be signed.

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.