U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Logo
Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
CERE248325368214D Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to Wednesday, March 27, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
(limit characters)
3. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?

 
(limit characters)
4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
 
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
(limit characters)
5. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?

 
(limit characters)
6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Program Analyst position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Program Analyst at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Program anlyast at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
(limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Develop and formulate an overhead operating budget for the organization.
(limit characters)
4. Identify and resolve potential funding shortfalls. (limit characters)
5. Manage overhead and civil works project funds to ensure compliance with project/program budgets.
(limit characters)
6. Analyze fiscal reports to validate assigned appropriations and resources. (limit characters)
7. Review active work items to determine unexpended balance of funds in relation to work still to be performed.
(limit characters)
8. Analyze performance to identify potential problem areas, trends, and/or other area of concern.
(limit characters)
9. Analyze and monitor data to achieve program objectives with minimum obligation/expenditure of resources. (limit characters)
10. Manage program activities using financial and program management automated data systems to support and assist customers.
(limit characters)
11. Manage multiple program execution activities to use financial and program management automated data systems.
(limit characters)
12. Advise in planning and staffing an organization to include virtual teams for work schedules. (limit characters)
13. Analyze project and contract schedules and performance to identify critical activities, sequences, and timelines.
(limit characters)
14. Assure commitments are met in support of project execution.
(limit characters)
15. Perform special or routine studies on manpower resource levels. (limit characters)
16. Assist in developing processes in Quality Management System (QMS). (limit characters)
17. Advise on quality management processes and procedures, specifically related to QMS ISO 9001 certification.
(limit characters)
18. Develop contract documentation for various types of contract and other procurement actions.
(limit characters)
19. Assist with contract/task order development to support contracts.
(limit characters)
20. Analyze and identify problems and use reasoning to arrive at sound conclusions.
(limit characters)
21. Develop alternative solutions to complex problems. (limit characters)
22. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgment. (limit characters)
23. Advise management on fiscal targets and constraints in order to determine potential funding limitations and/or subsequent program/project impacts.
(limit characters)
24. Plan, lead or facilitate a variety of sessions, forums or meetings. (limit characters)
25. Develop charts and graphs to convey pertinent data, such as expenditures, trends, performance, and goals. (limit characters)
26. Communicate with managers the resource requirements to accomplish a project. (limit characters)
27. Facilitate an open exchange of ideas and foster an atmosphere of open communication to accomplish mission goals.
(limit characters)
28. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
(limit characters)