Program Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Program Analyst supports the Civil Works (CW) program and related appropriations, managing the budget and programming process and performing procedural and technical work across program formulation, presentation, and execution. The role covers assigned programs under civil works appropriations and varying requirements for non-Federal and other-agency contributions to projects.

The analyst works with project managers and functional managers to prepare programming documents, projections, and budget materials. The role also evaluates policy directives, coordinates program correspondence, prepares Congressional justification data, supports program and budget defenses before OMB and Congress, responds to higher-authority inquiries under tight deadlines, and assesses the effects of current-year changes on future budgets.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. The position has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 20% of the time. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and a one-year probationary period. Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and the stated specialized experience and time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience involving budget preparation, formulation, and execution, including regulations, preparation of cost estimates, and use of financial databases to analyze project funds and progress.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the employment authority categories listed in the posting.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• A suitability or fitness determination may be required based on a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist project managers and engineering, construction, operations, planning, and real estate managers in preparing and submitting programming documents.
• Prepare programming and budgetary projections for Civil Works appropriations or District activities for the current year through the next ten years.
• Analyze and evaluate policy directives from higher authority concerning the civil works program and Initial Budget submissions, determining effects on District programs, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare program and project correspondence to District elements and higher authority to ensure consistency with format, submission requirements, and budgetary and appropriation regulatory policies.
• Prepare Civil Works Congressional justification data for review by Congress.
• Prepare data for Project Managers and Testifying Officers to defend program and budget requests before OMB and Congress.
• Prepare and directly submit responses to higher-authority inquiries from OMB within stringent time frames.
• Resolve the impacts of current-year changes on the budget year and the following nine fiscal years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, including enhanced leave and student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified applicants.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized if the agency determines a move is in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed