Program Analyst

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

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About The Position

The Program Analyst serves as an advisor to the District, Regional Planning and Environment Division North (RPEDN) Office on funding accounts and operating budgets. The position is recruited at the GS-07 and/or GS-09 grade level, with a full performance level of GS-11, and is located with the St. Paul District hiring office.

The incumbent prepares schedules of obligations and expenditures for regional planning activities throughout the fiscal year, estimates monthly funding obligations and expenditures, and prepares Government Orders in CEFMS for goods or services requested from other government offices. The role prepares program reports for upward reporting, monthly status reviews, and other data calls; coordinates or prepares RPEDN’s annual operating budget; and administers funds distributed for division operations. It also estimates and analyzes multi-year funding needs, monitors actual expenditures against budget using CEFMS and P2 reports, performs mid-year budget reviews and adjustments, and advises management officials on budget matters. Excel spreadsheets, P2, and CEFMS reports are used throughout the work.

Requirements

• For GS-07, one year of specialized experience meeting at least one listed area: assisting with funding actions, work items, government orders, invoices, or resource adjustments; supporting preparation of budget, obligation, expenditure, or funding schedules; assisting with program reports or management status updates; or reviewing financial or program data in automated systems, spreadsheets, or databases.
• For GS-07, alternatively, one full year of graduate-level education in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position; or a qualifying bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience meeting at least two listed areas: assisting with funding actions, work items, government orders, invoices, or resource adjustments; supporting preparation of budget, obligation, expenditure, or funding schedules; assisting with program reports or management status updates; or reviewing financial or program data in automated systems, spreadsheets, or databases.
• For GS-09, alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-05 for GS-07 consideration or 52 weeks at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration.
• Provide transcripts when qualifying based on education. Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as described in the posting.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Only applicants meeting one or more of the listed employment authority categories may apply.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the District, Regional Planning and Environment Division North (RPEDN) Office on funding accounts and operating budget matters.
• Prepare schedules of obligations and expenditures for regional planning activities during the fiscal year.
• Estimate funds to be obligated and expended for each month of the current fiscal year.
• Prepare Government Orders in CEFMS for goods or services requested from other government offices.
• Prepare program reports for upward reporting, monthly program status reviews, and other program data calls.
• Coordinate and/or prepare RPEDN’s annual operating budget and administer funds distributed for division operations.
• Prepare, estimate, and analyze annual funding needs on a multi-year basis, covering the current year, budget year, and program year.
• Use CEFMS and P2 reports to monitor actual expenditures and compare them with budgeted amounts for the direct portion of the operating budget.
• Perform mid-year reviews and adjust budgeted amounts.
• Provide management officials with advice and guidance on budgetary matters.
• Use Excel spreadsheets, P2, and CEFMS reports throughout the work.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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