Program Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Jasper, TX

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About The Position

This Program Analyst position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, Operations Division. It is offered at either the GS-09 or GS-11 grade. The role monitors program and project progress, manages and analyzes budgets and expenditures, coordinates asset and cost records, and provides analysis and recommendations in response to Congressional and stakeholder inquiries. The position requires meeting the qualifications for the applicable grade through specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience. Applicants must also meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement if they have held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience preparing financial reports using automated systems such as CEFMS or Microsoft Excel and monitoring financial and project performance through automated information systems; or qualifying graduate education; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience performing at least two of the following: analyzing organizational budget records and requirements to prepare annual budget estimates; monitoring and reporting on organizational expenses and budget allocation status; or advising management on budget procedures, justification requirements, and manpower levels needed to complete projects or programs; or qualifying doctoral-level education; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent: GS-07 for GS-09 applicants, or GS-09 for GS-11 applicants.
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documents proving eligibility.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• 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.
• Applicants must complete a one-year probationary period, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
• Applicants must complete applicable USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the specified timeframe; reasonable accommodation requests and supporting documentation must be submitted before starting the assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project and program progress to ensure funds are spent as programmed and manpower remains within assigned limits.
• Determine when modifications to existing programs require higher headquarters approval and request that approval.
• Allocate funds and schedule monthly obligations and expenditures by feature, sub-feature, and individual accounts.
• Recommend programming funds within an individual project or activity, and recommend transfers between projects and activities.
• Use systems to code assets and coordinate recording costs in financial and real property databases.
• Analyze programs and provide recommendations in response to Congressional and stakeholder inquiries.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type. Applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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