Program Manger.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City is seeking a GS-14 Branch Chief to lead the Program Management Branch within the Healthcare Production Center, directing PgMs, PMs, and technical delivery for DoD/VA healthcare programs.

The role requires strong program management, data analysis, and leadership across the district. The position is based in Kansas City with formal promotion to a division chief pathway.

Qualifications

• Experience in program and project management involving studies, designs and/or construction.
• Experience using PROMIS to manage schedules and resourcing.
• Experience implementing Quality Management Plans and procedures.
• Time in Grade requirement: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (GS-13).

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistency and continuity of program management within the district.
• Manages and directs the branch’s activities by supervising subordinate teams of program and project managers (PgMs and PMs).
• Supports the District through analysis of data and patterns and providing profiles for projecting program expectations into the future.
• Represents the District at engagements, such as meetings, briefings, conferences, and hearings, with higher headquarters, officials of other Federal agencies, state, county, and local authorities, and the public.
• Coordinates, plans, and executes the work of the branch through subordinate supervisors.
• The Healthcare Production Center is a centralized organization established to manage Dept of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency efforts assigned to the District, providing consistency and standardization in execution of healthcare programs.
• Kansas City District is establishing the Healthcare Production Center through the selection of GS-14 Branch Chiefs to lead various branches.
• Eventually the HPC will be converted to a full division within Kansas City District, led by a GS-15 Division Chief.
• Serves as Chief, Program Management Branch for the HPC, providing leadership, direction, and supervision for technical delivery functions supporting Dept of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency healthcare programs assigned to the District.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Resilience

Job description

Duties

• Ensures consistency and continuity of program management within the district.
• Manages and directs the branch’s activities by supervising subordinate teams of program and project managers (PgMs and PMs).
• Supports the District through analysis of data and patterns (both past and current) and providing profiles for projecting program expectations into the future.
• Represents the District at engagements, such as meetings, briefings, conferences, and hearings, with higher headquarters, officials of other Federal agencies, state, county, and local authorities, and the public.
• Coordinates, plans, and executes the work of the branch through subordinate supervisors.
• The Healthcare Production Center is a centralized organization established to manage Dept of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency efforts assigned to the District, providing consistency and standardization in execution of healthcare programs.
• Kansas City District is establishing the Healthcare Production Center (HPC) through the selection of GS-14 Branch Chiefs to lead the Program Management, Technical/Engineering Services, and Construction GS-14 Branches.
• Eventually the HPC will be converted to a full division within Kansas City Distrct, to be led by a GS-15 Division Chief.
• Serves as Chief, Program Management Branch for the HPC, providing leadership, direction, and supervision for technical delivery functions supporting Dept of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency healthcare programs assigned to the District.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. (See Note in education block)
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

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 Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• 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 GS-14: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which includes: 1) Experience in program and project management involving studies, designs and/or construction; 2) Experience utilizing Project Management Information Systems (PROMIS) to manage schedules and resourcing; AND 3) Experience implementing Quality Management Systems including development and execution of Quality Management Plans and Quality procedures.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).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Note from Condition of Employment: This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. In accordance with USACE policy and the Program and Project Management Career Development Plan (CDP), Program and Project Managers are required to achieve, at minimum, Level 1 CDP internal qualification. Employees should consult with management regarding the applicable level and timeframe for completion, as this is a condition of employment.

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• 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 Career Program (CP) 18 - position
• If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on
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• 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• 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..
• Advanced In-Hire Rate may be authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing of this announcement.
• All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list
• RH409630 is the correct PD for position , not the one list in announcement.

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.