Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

$80K — $100K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in related fields
  • Ability to analyze and enhance project documentation
  • Experience in financial management and budget compliance
  • Strong skills in problem-solving and negotiation
  • Experience in project evaluation and performance indicators

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project documents for quality and accuracy
  • Recommend corrective actions to ensure project success
  • Evaluate program progress and measure project effectiveness
  • Ensure funding security and adherence to policies
  • Prepare technical reports and correspondence

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Opportunities for career advancement and skill development
  • Eligibility for health insurance and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and leave options
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Serve as a Program Manager within the International Interagency Service (IIS), Fuels, and/or Rapid Response missions.

Duties

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  • Analyze and evaluate the document correctness and comprehensiveness, and provides guidance or instruction to improve or enhance the documents with a focus on cost, scheduling, budget, quality, scope and customer relations.
  • Recommend corrective action to ensure quality project performance.
  • Evaluate the progress of assigned program and projects within the program and develops measurable indicators for use in evaluating District project management effectiveness.
  • Assure that funding remains secure and work is performed in accordance with established policies.
  • Prepare a variety of finalized technical correspondence and reports and makes telephonic, contacts as required.


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.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Project Manager Career Development Plan (CDP) Level 1 certification within 6 months after achieving 2 years of PM related experience in the position.


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
  • 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 which includes 1) Directing Sustainment Restoration Modernization (SRM) projects/programs; AND 2) Monitoring projects to ensure they are within budget and on schedule; AND 3) Conducting briefings to resolve problems and/or negotiate solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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

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.
  • 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.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • 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 an Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field 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.
  • This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. In accordance with USACE policy and the Program and Project Management Career Development Plan (CDP), Program and Project Managers are required to achieve, at minimum, Level 1 CDP internal qualification. Employees should consult with management regarding the applicable level and timeframe for completion, as this is a condition of employment.


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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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