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Program Analyst

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City , Omaha, and Seattle District's -See Additional Information Section for more details
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Summary

About the Position: This is a bundled recruitment with multiple hiring offices. We are hiring for a GS-0343-7/9, GS-0343-11 and a GS-0343-12. These are NOT developmental positions with the exception of the GS-07 Full performance GS-09. There is NO promotion potential to the next highest grade if selected at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12. See additional information section for detailed hiring information for each District.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 12/19/2025
Closed date: 01/09/2026
Location
many vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Telework may be authorized.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$49,960 - $129,494 per year

See Additional Information Section for salary ranges for each duty location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes - Financial Disclosure May Be required.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CEDE-26-12856416-DHA
Control number
852888500

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Duties

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  • At the GS-09 you will:
  • Work with branch chiefs, managers, field sites, and senior program analysts to provide information on funds use and availability for Regulatory, Operations and Maintenance, Annual Power Budget, Revolving Fund, and reimbursable appropriations.
  • Use financial management systems and the federal and Corps budget process to financially receive, monitor and analyze funding availability to ensure purchase requests are prepared correctly and within Federal appropriation law guidelines.
  • Research and analyze project data for planning and estimating purposes.
  • At the GS-11 you will:
  • Serve as Program Analyst with responsibility for the formulation, justification, and execution of District Civil works Programs.
  • Evaluate and integrate estimates and proposals submitted by District offices to assess needs within the programs.
  • Provide review of the schedules to ensure accuracy and monitor the execution (i.e., obligations and expenditures of program funds) of the approved program for optimum utilization.
  • At the GS-12 you will:
  • Manage various Civil Works projects in the Primavera project management database and pull reports detailing project execution schedules and program development data.
  • Prepare, compile and/or edit narrative and statistical material, exhibits, and related background information for use by the District staff in supporting assigned appropriations and projects.
  • Compile current year programs and schedules of obligations and expenditures for submission to higher headquarters.

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.
  • Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) may be required based on Hiring office needs; you will be notified of requirement if selected for interview.
  • This position is a Financial Management Certified (FMC) position. The appropriate Financial Management Certification (FMC) must be obtained within 2 years of placement into the position.
  • FMC Certification requirements for the GS-09; GS-11; and GS-12: You are required to obtain Level 2 Financial Management Certification (FMC) within 2 years of placement into the position.
  • FMC Certification requirement for the GS-07: You are required to obtain Level 1 Financial Management Certification (FMC) within 2 years of placement into the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.



Minimum Qualifications GS-07:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) scheduling payments in a financial management system and 2.) preparing financial reports for review and analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Financial Management, etc.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement:
Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. [Note: Remove the words "such as that identified in Education above" if the position you are filling does not require education in specific fields found in an Individual Occupational Requirement.] Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

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) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualifications GS-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) using a computerized budgeting/program management software and assisting in the forecasting and budget formulation for future years; and 2.) analyzing and tracking budget execution for current year. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Financial Management, etc.

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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualifications GS-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. ) assisting in the forecasting and budget formulation for future years and 2.) analyzing and tracking budget execution for current year. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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 do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Financial Management, etc.

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.

Minimum Qualifications GS-12:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) providing budget and/or program management work that included data analysis; forecasts and projections; and 2.) developing financial plans for current and future years. 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.

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.
  • Some of the positions in this bundle require you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. You will be notified whether or not this requirement applies to your position if selected for interview.
  • 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 Human Capital and Resource Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • 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.
  • Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan repayment or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.
  • This position will be filled at the GS-7/9, GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. Selection at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 grade levels does not confer non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade.
  • Kansas City District: Recruiting for the GS-09, GS-11 and GS-12;
    • Salary Range GS-12: Kansas City, MO; $90,067 - $117,093
    • Salary Range GS-11: Kansas City, MO: $75,145-$97,684; Warsaw, MO: $73,939 - $96,116
    • Salary Range GS-9: Vassar, KS; Melvern, KS: $62,108 - $80,739; Manhattan, KS; Warsaw, MO:$ 61,111 - $79,443
  • Omaha District: Recruiting for the GS-9 and GS-11.
    • Salary Range GS-09: Omaha, NE: $61,722 - $80,237
    • Salary Range GS-11: Omaha, NE: $74,678 - $97,076
  • Seattle District: Recruiting or the GS-7/9, GS-11, and GS-12:
    • Salary Range GS-07: Oldtown, ID: $49,960 - $64,952
    • Salary Range GS-09:Oldtown, ID: $61,111 - $79,443
    • Salary Range GS-11: Libby, MT: $73,939 - $96,116; Seattle, WA: $83,104 - $108,029.
    • Salary Range GS-12: Seattle, WA; Enumclaw, WA: $99,606 - 1$29,494; Libby, MT; Boise, ID: $88,621 - $1152,13.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

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