Program Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Serves as a program analyst within a division, performing programming and budgeting duties and providing project management support in connection with the District’s mission. The role monitors budget execution and spending limits, evaluates budget constraints, analyzes program performance data, supports accurate project cost tracking, resolves reporting discrepancies, coordinates project management issues, and develops and tracks integrated project schedules. Temporary duty travel of up to 15% may be required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications for GS-09 or GS-11 through specialized experience, education, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
For GS-09 specialized experience: one year including at least two of compiling data to determine project status or prepare reports; tracking financial or project data in automated systems; or providing financial or project information to internal stakeholders during inquiries.
For GS-09 education: a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a relevant field such as Business Administration.
For GS-11 specialized experience: one year including at least two of analyzing data to determine project status; inputting, correcting, and tracking financial or project data in automated systems; assisting with development of project budget estimates; or providing financial or project information to internal and external stakeholders during inquiries.
For GS-11 education: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a relevant field such as Business Administration.
A combination of education and experience may qualify when the calculated percentage of the applicable requirements is at least 100%.
Applicants who 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-07 for GS-09, or GS-09 for GS-11.
Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or has received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
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

Monitor budget execution in financial systems to ensure compliance with spending targets and statutory limits.
Evaluate budget limitations and recommend strategic program adjustments to project managers.
Synthesize quantitative data from automated databases and functional offices to assess program performance.
Design cost and work breakdown structures (WBS) to support accurate tracking of project charges.
Reconcile technical and financial data discrepancies across district elements to resolve reporting issues.
Coordinate with District, Division, and HQ personnel to resolve project management issues.
Develop integrated project schedules using automated scheduling software and management systems.
Track progress across project life-cycle phases and advise project managers about schedule slippage.