About the Position: This position is located in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Marine Design Center Programs and Project Management Division, Civil Programs Branch in Philadelphia, PA.

Duties

Formulate short-and long-range budgetary and planning requirements based on current and projected mission requirements. Review and analyze cost reports to ensure charges are authorized and identify unauthorized. Provide expert quality control/quality assurance of external contractor performance toward achieving milestones and objectives (deliverables). Interpret directives from higher authority and implement into program functions. Responsible for providing high level technical advice and management advisory services to project managers and higher-level management official on all aspects of procurement. Knowledge of pre-award and post-award functions, price and cost analysis, negotiation and administration of contracts, construction and Architect-Engineer services. Interact with project managers to ensure adherence to regulations throughout the project lifecycle. Offer expert guidance on navigating challenges to maintain compliance with established protocols.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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.

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 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes management of a program or projects for marine vessel needs, developing and executing resource management, utilizing planning, programming, budgeting and execution processes; and development, review and execution oversight of contracts related to construction activities related to marine vessel projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyBudget ExecutionOral CommunicationProject 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 RD-W428AA US ARMY ENGINEERS MARINE DESIGN CENTER DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk