Performs scheduling duties in support of project management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects/programs. A member of the district project controls team, provide services to the district's portfolio of projects such as planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, change management and risk assessment. Manage and process each project and/or program schedule using professional project portfolio management software and established Project Delivery Business Processes.

Duties

Review and analyze information and products received from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. Establishes, maintains, and enforces project standards and monitors for conformance. Tracks trends in resource usage and evaluates district projects to ensure they are conducted within the capacity of the organization. Prepare and develop reports that assess status of project funds and interim milestones allocated to District elements, consistent with scheduled work. Measures and monitors performance (earned value, metrics, and other project management performance methods). Documents and tests local procedures established to enhance effectiveness of the PMBP. Trains district employees in program requirements associated with the Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP) and its related software (PROMIS). Analyze project and contract schedules and performance to identify critical activities, sequences, and timelines. Prepares formal and informal presentations pertaining to projects/programs in areas of responsibility for Project Managers, PDTs, customers/sponsors/stakeholders, District Commander, PRB, supervisors, senior technical staff, and employees. Conduct statistical analysis of data to identify trends, current issues and future risks impacting program/project execution.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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/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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience such as: Effective coordination of the planning, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, change management, and risk assessment through the use of enterprise Automated Information Systems (AIS); conducts statistical analysis of data to identify and communicate trends, current issues, and future risks impacting program / project execution; developing methods to track execution and measure accomplishments and effectiveness of results; identifies systemic budgeting and scheduling problems and recommends policy or procedural revisions that will improve schedule and budget accomplishment. GS-09 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience under some supervision such as: Effective coordination of the planning, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, change management, and risk assessment through the use of enterprise Automated Information Systems (AIS); conducts statistical analysis of data to identify and communicate trends, current issues, and future risks impacting program / project execution; developing methods to track execution and measure accomplishments and effectiveness of results; identifies systemic budgeting and scheduling problems and recommends policy or procedural revisions that will improve schedule and budget accomplishment. GS-07 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience under normal supervision such as: Effective coordination of the planning, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, change management, and risk assessment through the use of enterprise Automated Information Systems (AIS); conducts statistical analysis of data to identify and communicate trends, current issues, and future risks impacting program / project execution; developing methods to track execution and measure accomplishments and effectiveness of results; identifies systemic budgeting and scheduling problems and recommends policy or procedural revisions that will improve schedule and budget accomplishment. Individual Occupational Requirements: Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) Data Science Series 1560 (opm.gov) Statistics Series 1530 (opm.gov) Mathematical Statistics Series 1529 (opm.gov) Mathematics Series 1520 (opm.gov) Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data AnalysisData Systems and ManagementDecision MakingOral Communication GS-11 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-09). 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). 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).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk