Program Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Rock Island, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Engineering and Construction Division, Geotechnical Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Management may select at either the GS-09/11 grade levels. Non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 level if selected at a lower grade. Duties are listed at full performance grade level, GS-11: Support Project Managers in the Branch and Project Delivery Team (PDT) members in the development, planning, and management of Geophysics, Dam Safety, and Levee Safety projects. Help to manage and implement project schedules, milestones, activities, travel, shipping, and obligations and expenditures for specific projects. Ability to use tools and systems supporting program managers (CEFMS, PROMIS (P2), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Engineering Management System (EMS)). Conduct continuous analysis and evaluation of ongoing administrative and technical program matters to measure program effectiveness and efficiency Manage program property and equipment, including collaboration with other Districts for shared equipment. Execute purchases and contracting actions for the programs independently as purchase card holder or in collaboration with Contracting Division. Ability to collaborate in a team environment and have the initiative to work independently.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Requires a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles or incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• 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
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Minimum Qualification requirements for the GS-09 grade level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: monitoring projects; assist in collecting and/or analyzing funding data for various reports, formulating, and updating budgets, applying concepts and/or techniques to assist in establishing obligations/expenditures goals and objectives.
• OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: 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-07).
• Minimum Qualification requirements for the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes: coordination and execution of assigned portions of program planning and analysis for Division programs; formulating, preparing, and updating budgets to meet anticipated expenditures and established obligations/expenditures goals and objectives; and collecting and analyzing funding data to prepare a variety of reports.
• OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09).
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use tools and systems supporting program managers (CEFMS, PROMIS (P2), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Engineering Management System (EMS)).

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the Branch and Project Delivery Team (PDT) members in the development, planning, and management of Geophysics, Dam Safety, and Levee Safety projects.
• Manage and implement project schedules, milestones, activities, travel, shipping, and obligations and expenditures for specific projects.
• Conduct continuous analysis and evaluation of ongoing administrative and technical program matters to measure program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage program property and equipment, including collaboration with other Districts for shared equipment.
• Execute purchases and contracting actions for the programs independently as purchase card holder or in collaboration with Contracting Division.
• Collaborate in a team environment and have the initiative to work independently.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level