About the Position: Serve as a Management Analyst (Strategic Planning) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Business Management Division. Management may select at the GS-12 or GS-13. Full performance grade level of the position is GS-13.

Duties

Serve as a Management Analyst that develops and leads division-wide efforts to improve execution of civil works, military programs and business operations in support of strategic planning. Responsible for leading strategic planning to develop strategies that improve performance and address complex challenges. Lead division-wide data management/governance processes for regional initiatives to ensure effective use of data and related automated information systems. Improve project delivery and business processes by driving out waste and reducing variability through the application of process and data analysis techniques such as root-cause analysis, knowledge management approaches, and lean six-sigma tools. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the USACE Business Processes, project management knowledge areas, and supporting automated information systems to advise managers on the use of data analysis and process improvement tools. Work with and/or leads teams consisting of members from multiple districts/organizations as well as multiple disciplines including project management, engineering, acquisition, resource management, human resources, and other supporting functions.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 for GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting with the development of strategic planning techniques in support of civil works, military programs, and business operations; meeting organizational goals using strategic initiatives; and analyzing data management to ensure effective use of data and automated systems for business process improvement. Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing strategic planning techniques in support of civil works, military programs, and business operations; managing strategic initiatives in support of organizational goals; and advising on data management to ensure effective use of data and automated systems for business process improvement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data ManagementDecision MakingPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic Planning Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: 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

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-W2SMAA USAED-GREAT LAKES AND OHIO RIVER DO NOT MAIL Cincinnati, OH 45201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk