About the Position: This is not a data entry job. Program Analysts at USACE, assist project managers in coordinating work for to multiple projects preparing and monitoring cost estimates, fund allocations, purchase requests, expenses, analytical and administrative reports. Proficiency in the operation of financial management, spreadsheet and project scheduling software is necessary. This announcement is for Merit - Federal Status Eligibles only. For details see "This Job Is Open To" section.

Duties

Review and analyze budgets, schedules and execution plans for multiple projects. Develop, reconcile and maintain financial accounts, cost estimates, fund allocations, purchase requests and expenses. Analyze problems to make favorable decisions. Effectively manage and coordinate work with other staff and departments. Operate the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS), Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables and, Project Scheduling software such as Oracle Primavera to track and report progress and ensure goals are met. Provide technical advice to other district organizations regarding project-related funding matters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A 1-year probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• 5% Travel required.
• Obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's license.
• Supporting Documents are required to prove that you are a Merit - Federal Status Eligible for this job. Please read entire announcement and submit accordingly.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience 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. **Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience.** GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting in preparing and monitoring cost estimates, fund allocations, purchase requests and expenses for a project. 2) Organizing and filing documentation related to project budgets, scheduling, and execution plans. 3) Evaluate problems to find practical solutions. 4) Utilizing financial management software such as CEFMS - Corps of Engineers Financial Management System or General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables and, Project Scheduling software such as Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management to track and report progress and ensure goals are met. 5) Coordinating work with other staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Financial Management/Accounting. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year specialized experience which includes 1) Reviewing and analyzing budgets, schedules and execution plans for multiple projects. 2) Developing, reconciling and maintaining financial accounts, cost estimates, fund allocations, purchase requests and expenses. 3) Analyzing complex problems to make favorable decisions. 4) Proficient operation of financial management software such as CEFMS - Corps of Engineers Financial Management System or General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables and, Project Scheduling software such as Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management to track and report progress and ensure goals are met. 5) Effectively managing and coordinating work with other staff and departments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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, such as: Business Administration, Financial Management/Accounting. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Financial ManagementFlexibilityOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingProject Management GS-07 - Time in Grade Requirement: 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-05. GS-09 - Time in Grade Requirement: 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.

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 GJ-APF-W2SM04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk