Program Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Duck (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Research and Development Center, Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL) in North Carolina, is hiring a Program Specialist, DJ-0301-02 (GS 05-10) with target grade 03 (GS 11/12).

The posted pay range is $41,341 – $89,669 per year and the role includes budget and administrative responsibilities. You will assist principal investigators by tracking funds and labor, forecasting costs with sponsors, selecting Work Item Codes, and aligning resources to project needs in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) by tracking project funds/labor, forecasting costs with sponsors, determining Work Item Codes (WICs), and aligning resources.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL). This position is being filled as a Program Specialist, DJ-0301-02 (GS 05-10), target grade 03 (GS 11/12). GS 05: $41,341 - $53,744 GS 06: $46,084 - $59,908 GS 07: $51,210 - $66,574 GS 08: $56,713 - $73,724 GS 09: $62,640 - $81,436 GS 10: $68,980 - $89,669

Key Responsibilities

Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) by tracking project funds/labor, forecasting costs with sponsors, determining Work Item Codes (WICs), and aligning resources.

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41341 – $89669/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.