Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington, NC seeks a Branch Chief for the Programs and Project Controls Office (PPCO). You will supervise a multidisciplinary staff handling life-cycle program and funds management and AIS management for Civil Works, Military, HTRW and IIS programs.

The role requires coordinating with senior leaders, advising on complex program issues, and ensuring program objectives are met across diverse portfolios. Eligible categories and federal experience requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and coordinating complex programs or projects.
• Ability to analyze funding, resource requirements, schedules, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the life-cycle program and funds management.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Provide advice and recommendations on complex program management issues.
• Oversee AIS management for Civil Works, Military, HTRW, IIS programs.

Skills

Program management

Budget analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Executive advisory

Job description

About the Position:

Serves as Branch Chief for the Programs and Project Controls Office (PPCO), supervising a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in the life-cycle program and funds management and project automated information system (AIS) management of Civil Works, Military, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Interagency & International Support (IIS) programs.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 in this document. You must also meet the specialized experience as indicated in the below statement: Specialized Experience Statement: One year of specialized experience which includes managing and coordinating complex programs or projects; analyzing funding, resource requirements, schedules, and performance to support program execution; providing advice and recommendations on complex program management issues; and coordinating with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve organizational objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience 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).