About the Position: This position is located with the Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Programs and Project Management Division, Business Management Branch in Philadelphia, PA. May be selected at the following with full performance level 12: GS-05 - $41,365 - $53,780 GS-07 - $51,241 - $66,612 GS-09 - $62,677 - $81,478 GS-11 - $75,833 - $98,580 GS-12 - $90,983 - $118,161

Duties

At the full performance level, as a Program Analyst you will: Apply a working knowledge of study and project management principles, and an understanding of the Corps of Engineers organizational structure and functions, business practices, procedures, techniques, regulations, and guidance. Work with Project Managers, Operations Managers, Program Analysts, Budget Analysts and technical managers to ensure that all projects are identified and correctly entered into the P2 system. Ensure that all projects use the correct P2 Project Architecture/WBS templates to define products, sub products, activities, or tasks for the projects. Ensure that all policies and procedures are utilized when setting up project networks for Project Managers, Operations Managers and other PDT members. Assist in the development of the District’s policies and procedures for project controls. Register projects and project data using the LCM Utility. Interface the P2 system with CEFMS, OFA, RMS, CMI, CEMRS, and other Corps of Engineers automated information systems, as applicable. Prepare project management reports for upward reporting, monthly project status reviews with customers, monthly PRB briefings, Command Management Review (CMR) data validation, and other project data calls as required. Evaluate flow of information, identifies areas where confusion, and/or misinformation exist, recommends/develops and oversees formal or informal training, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• The duties of 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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. If selected at the GS-05 or GS-07, incumbent will need to complete ACWA Assessment. GS-05 General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which includes any of the following: 1) utilizing automated programs; 2) assisting in preparing correspondence; and/or 3) organizing data for presentation. OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. 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 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: 1) servicing as project scheduler; 2) assisting in gathering project execution data; and/or 3) disseminating information across an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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 or Finance. OR Superior Academic Achievement: See education section below for information on Superior Academic Achievement. 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 of specialized experience which includes experience: 1) Assisting in preparation of a management plan regarding project scope, schedule and budget; 2) assisting with documenting project plans into project management systems; and 3) reviewing project status. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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 or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business or Finance. 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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes all of the following: 1) Creating a management plan regarding the project scope, schedule and budget; 2) Documenting project plans in automated project management systems; and 3) managing project schedule and budget contingencies in project management systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business or Finance. 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. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: 1) managing scheduling databases for assigned projects; 2) monitor status and progress of projects and making adjustments in accordance with established policy; and 3) analyzing program objectives to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). (GS12) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Manages and Organizes InformationOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence 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: One year at the GS-03 Level GS-07: One year at the GS-05 Level GS-09: One year at the GS-07 Level GS-11: One year at the GS-09 Level GS-12: One year at the GS-11 Level

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

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• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk