About the Position: Incumbent supports effective and efficient project development, execution and control in accordance with the Project Management Business Process. Incumbent works independently, with minimal supervision, in a matrix team environment and supports several Project Managers and Project Delivery Teams in one or more mission areas.

Duties

Assists in preparing documentation of scope, schedule and budget expectations and development of a comprehensive management plan that integrates all project requirements into a coordinated and cohesive response. Documents project plans in the HQUSACE project management system (P2). Tracks and reports project scope, schedule and budget execution throughout the life of the project. Provides status reports and supporting analysis on projects assigned (progress, issues and trends to the Kansas City District corporate leadership (Project Review Board). Utilizes knowledge of Earned Values Management techniques and scheduling best practices to provide expert review and troubleshooting of project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure that costs incurred are consistent with resource plans and progress recorded. Assists the PDT in documenting issues, changes and lessons learned. Develops reports and procedures, using P2 reporting solutions and Enterprise Data Warehouse, to communicate scope, schedule and budget status within the PDT and upward reporting of execution status to Program and Middle Managers and PRB.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% for official duties/training.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify at GS-12, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-11).Specialized experience is defined as:( 1) Experience performing work as a project scheduler utilizing scheduling software. (2) Experience utilizing predictive or iterative/incremental life cycles to assist in managing studies or design and construction projects or product-oriented projects. (3) Assist in managing a program consisting of multiple projects or contracts. To qualify at GS-11, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-09).Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Experience performing work as a project scheduler utilizing scheduling software. (2) Experience assisting senior schedulers with updating projects. 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationProcess ControlProject Management Time in Grade Requirement GS-12: 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-11). Time in Grade Requirement 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).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GH-APF-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk