Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in program management for complex projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and provide technical guidance.
  • Experience in resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
  • Skilled in stakeholder communication and issue resolution.
  • Previous experience with mission requirement analysis and execution planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program management for multi-year projects.
  • Assign tasks and guide team members technically.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals.
  • Monitor progress and resolve any programmatic issues.
  • Analyze and plan for new mission requirements.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Permanent position with job security and perks associated with federal employment.
  • Eligibility for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances if applicable.
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: This is a permanent position with USACE HQ.

Duties

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  • Lead program management activities for complex, multi-year projects.
  • Assign workload and provide technical guidance to team members.
  • Allocate program resources to meet objectives and monitor progress.
  • Resolve program issues and communicate status to stakeholders.
  • Analyze new mission requirements and plan for execution.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • TDY requirement of up to 25%.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance level.


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 Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • 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
  • Veterans 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 equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Leading program management activities for complex, multi-year projects. 2. Leading teams by assigning workload and providing technical guidance. 3. Allocating program resources to meet objectives. 4. Resolving program issues and communicating status to stakeholders. 5. Analyzing new mission requirements and planning for execution.

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-13).

Education

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Field 10 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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