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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New York Operations Division, Operations Support Branch, Management Support Team

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Program Analyst for Operations Support Branch in the Management Support Section. Directs and administers the Civil Works fiscal programming requirements for the Project Delivery Teams (PDTs).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$72,737 - $137,128 per year

GS-09: $72,737-$94,563; GS-11: $88,005-$114,413; GS-12: $105,481-$137,128

Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 25% 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
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CEDA-26-13067043-DHA
Control number
885139500

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Duties

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  • Applies the basic understanding of financial management practices to formulate current and future needs and staffing models.
  • Prepares project budget to facilitate Government cost projections.
  • Administers the financial aspect of project for control of funds.
  • Evaluates financial management system reports to prepare placement submissions.
  • Utilizes automated management systems (i.e. Oracle Primavera, P2, Corps of Engineers Financial Management Systems, SharePoint) to manage project funding.
  • Applies the principles of statistics, budgeting and economics in making analytical and evaluative studies.
  • Interprets directive requirements for information requests and prepare documents to comply.
  • Establishes policies and procedures to control the scheduling, requesting, and distributing of funds.

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.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
  • This position requires a financial disclosure upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
  • USACE New York will be relocating from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Preparing financial data; AND 2) Tracking a technical project and/or program's progress; AND 3) Utilizing Microsoft Office applications or other software applications to develop spreadsheets, databases, reports and correspondences. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Organizing and compiling financial data to provide trend analysis; AND 2) Tracking and analyzing financial statements and/or reports; AND 3) Preparing project budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Interpreting and applying fiscal laws, regulations, and customary practices; AND 2) Overseeing financial administration of projects; AND 3) Conducting statistical and financial analysis; AND 4) Utilizing automated financial management systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

For 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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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/

ACCREDITATION: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 a(n) Comptroller 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.
  • USACE New York will relocate from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
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RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK
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New York, NY 10278
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