Program Analyst

Summary About the Position: Serves as Program Analyst/Project Manager for the Deputy Chief of Staff Engineer (DCSENG) Construction/Facility Division. This position is located in the US Army Special Operations Command, DCS Engineer in Fort Liberty, NC. Responsibilities Receives, reviews, and coordinates requests, and advises on and disseminates information within the Directorate for additional review, analysis and preparation for project planning for current and future construction projects. Ensures plans conform to regulatory requirements by analyzing and evaluating program operations and making appropriate recommendations and decisions. Conducts and manages standard and nonstandard specialized studies and projects. Coordinates with USSOCOM and DOD level personnel to obtain funding for Unspecified Military Construction projects, and to provide additional funding for budget overruns and modifications on existing projects. Performs staff actions related to management of the DCSENG SOFMAP program, including all coordination and liaison functions relating to project planning and execution. Prepares and administers the Military Construction (MILCON) and Operations and Maintenance (O and M) construction and R and M budgets to include overseeing the monitoring and tracking of funds. Plans, analyzes and inspects maintenance, repair, renovations, building additions and new construction projects accomplished by in-house and outside resources. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to supervise, coordinate and manage as required USASOC DCSENG contracts, when authorized by designation to take action. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian 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 People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: 1) Coordinating the planning operations and functions involved in program/project management and/or related new construction, and engineering programs and projects. 2) Applying knowledge of multi-faceted disciplines and techniques to administer programs, policies, concepts, and procedures. 3) Developing life cycle cost analyses of projects for future projects involving future-year planning and programming. 4) Overseeing project inspections and resolving complex problems or design deficiencies. 5) Ensuring that all project designs conform to established guidelines and standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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-11. 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 alone--no 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. 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. 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 CP 18 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction). position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances is not authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the government.