Program Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Serve as a senior program analyst responsible for the entire budget and programming process and the procedural and technical work involved in the formulation, presentation, and execution of assigned programs. The position supports program and project managers across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District and provides analysis and advice on program performance, funding, and operational issues. The analyst prepares programming documents, justification data, briefing materials, and responses to inquiries; analyzes applicable budget policies and directives; monitors program funds and spending; and evaluates program efficiency and effectiveness. The role also advises management on resource allocation, process improvements, and resolution of complex program or budget issues. The position requires temporary duty or business travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience formulating, presenting, and executing multi-year program and budget estimates across multiple funding sources.
One year of specialized experience monitoring and evaluating program and project funds, analyzing obligation and spending trends, and coordinating reprogramming actions or budgetary adjustments.
One year of specialized experience analyzing and interpreting budget policies, legislative directives, or guidelines and disseminating information.
Applicants must meet the experience requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
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-11).
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete a one-year probationary period, if selected.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and assist project managers and engineering, construction, operations, and real estate managers in preparing and submitting programming documents.
Prepare comprehensive justification data, detailed briefing materials, and formal responses to inquiries.
Present financial and operational performance metrics to leadership, oversight bodies, and external stakeholders.
Analyze, interpret, and apply federal budget policies, legislative directives, and agency guidelines.
Assess the programmatic impact of policies and directives and adjust program plans, execution schedules, and standard operating procedures accordingly.
Monitor and evaluate program and project funds to ensure optimal utilization.
Analyze obligation and spending trends, identify variances, and coordinate reprogramming actions or complex budgetary adjustments.
Evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness and advise management on resource allocation, process improvements, and complex operational or budgetary issues.