About the Position: The primary focus of the project controls Program Manager position will be on the Implementing Agreement with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). This position requires a high level of data analysis and reporting to senior levels within USACE and ACP.

Duties

Negotiates and integrates all district functions, stakeholder needs, regulatory requirements, and other agencies’ commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan These plans include development of the Project Management Plans (PMP) and Program Management Plans (PgMP). Integrates project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria. Provides input for process improvements and refinement of best practices for district programs. Responsible for seeking out and bringing together disparate information sources into a cohesive, meaningful form for HQs, regional, and district leadership. Controls and manages project milestones and budget throughout the project or program lifecycle. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate Serves as the district’s point of contact for assigned projects and programs with stakeholder, Federal, state, and local government agencies, Congressional interests, Partner Nation representatives, other external organizations/ higher authorities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time including OCONUS travel.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

Qualifications

The incumbent of this position will work remotely for one year and then PCS to Panama. 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority 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 Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirement listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Develops and manages project budgets and schedules to ensure funding commitments are met for Interagency and International Services, military, and civil works projects; 2. Oversees work on large technical support efforts as well as for design and construction projects and programs with an emphasis on project controls; and 3. Creates project and program deliverables, to include trend analysis, project and program schedule retrieval, analytical evaluations, interpretation, and decision briefs for review by higher officials and stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Control of FundsCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProject Management 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-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk