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Summary About the Position: This position directly supports the Chief of the Programs and Project Management Branch in the development of the civil works program. Additionally, they participate in interpreting and implementing manpower allocations guidance, legislative intentions, budgetary and policy guidance, and regulations about programming on civil works activities. Responsibilities Creates work items and resource plans to establish proper funding allocation for assigned projects. Reprograms funds between management structures to support cost-sharing accounts and appropriate work items. Reviews current year programs and budget requests to ensure conformance through periodic examination of performance reports. Coordinates annual work plan development with project managers to achieve effective resource management and productivity. Develops earned value management processes to provide effective project monitoring and reporting capabilities. Recommends schedule adjustments and resource allocation to meet changing project requirements when demand exceeds capabilities. Provides technical advice and information to district organizations regarding project-related funding matters and program administration. Serves as alternate responsible employee with authority for funds transfers and approvals for project managers. Coordinates with multiple divisions and staff to develop data and prepare required reports, fact sheets, and output documents. Makes Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) entries and system updates to transfer Construction in Programs (CIP) and funded work Items into Placed in Service (PIS) status. Develops financial documents and schedules such as 2101 reports and Project Schedules for contract award tracking. Prepares computerized budgetary data for appropriation hearings and project information sheets for unbudgeted projects. Analyzes legislation and regulations to determine impact on District projects, programs, and goals. Determines required actions and solutions to resolve procedural problems and correct project imbalances. Prepares special reports and correspondence for management use with Congress, local interests, and higher headquarters. Participates in presentation development for mock Congressional hearings and Division-level budget request support. Develops responses to Congressional and public inquiries regarding district programs, resource capabilities, and funding needs. Compiles project performance data and information to prepare narrative and statistical reports for higher authority submission. Coordinates cost estimate preparation using project manager data augmented with indirect cost information. Analyzes organizational progress against established goals to identify trends, shortfalls, and areas requiring adjustment. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position United States Citizen Applying to a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 to qualify for GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Assisting in the development of budget plans and estimates for projects and programs and supporting their execution under supervision. 2) Reviewing guidance and regulations to ensure compliance and providing recommendations for proper interpretation. 3) Using software tools such as financial management software (e.g., CEFMS), project management software (e.g., Project Management Business Process (PMBP) P2, Project Management Information System (PROMIS), Primavera or Microsoft Project), and other systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, business intelligence software such as EDW) to perform financial and project management tasks. 4) Creating basic financial reports and tools using software like Microsoft Excel (e.g., spreadsheets, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs) to analyze and present data. 5) Assisting in resolving funding problems by conducting preliminary analyses, proposing alternative solutions, and supporting efforts to meet organizational goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics or Communications or other fields related to the position to be filled. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for GS11: 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). ____________________________________________________________ Specialized Experience to qualify at the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Developing budget plans and estimates for projects and programs, and defending and executing them effectively. 2) Reviewing guidance and regulations to ensure compliance and proper interpretation. 3) Using software tools such as financial management software (e.g., CEFMS), project management software (e.g., P2/Primavera or Microsoft Project), and other systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, business intelligence software such as EDW) to support financial and project management tasks. 4) Creating financial reports and tools using software like Microsoft Excel (e.g., spreadsheets, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs) to analyze and present data effectively. 5) Resolving funding problems by conducting analyses, developing alternative solutions, and ensuring organizational goals are met. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. Time in Grade Requirement for GS12: 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). 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/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field 51 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual or Student Loan Repayment Incentives MAY be considered upon applicant's request and based on agency policy. A service agreement will be required IF incentives are authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire