About the Position: This is a Program Analyst position within the Programs Management Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District. This position will serve as a team lead to distribute workload to other Program Analysts, review work product for quality control, and will be a direct back up for the Programs Management Branch Chief.

Duties

Evaluate and interpret guidance and policy instructions regarding Mega Project budget formulation, justification, and execution. Maintain awareness of District project/study activities in the various planning, design, construction, and operating stages. Coordinate Program Analyst duties across multiple USACE districts. Prepare justification materials for study/project cost estimates for request for agency appropriations. Advise management on controversial issues relevant to programming activities. Prepare detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for budget year appropriations. Perform a full-range of programs analysis documentation and reporting involving budgetary cost estimates, and scheduling. Lead a team of analysts and schedulers in performing duties to support District Mega Projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Travel (TDY) may be required up to 5%.
• The position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle driver's license.
• Incumbent may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).

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. To qualify for the GS-13: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the development and execution of the District program and budget; Planning project costs and updating estimates and financial reports throughout implementation; Working closely with Program Analysts and Project Managers to develop and implement projects and programs; Monitoring schedules for funding and milestone execution; and preparing briefing materials to communicate program execution status and advising District leadership in Program decision making processes. 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: AccountabilityAttention to DetailBudget AdministrationBudget Formulation, Justification & PresentationCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork 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). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk