PROGRAM ANALYST (PROJECT SCHEDULER)

Summary

About the Position: Serves as the administrator for the PROMIS/Primavera system for the USACE Pittsburgh District. Provides technical assistance to project delivery teams and leadership, implementing and maintaining the PROMIS/Primavera system across all district programs, including Civil Works, Operations & Maintenance, and Interagency & International Services.

Duties

• Manages the overall application of the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS) by establishing policies and overseeing the work of other Project Schedulers.
• Designs and maintains District-specific referential data by creating standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) templates and monitoring database integrity.
• Resolves critical system problems by diagnosing and correcting errors.
• Leads broad-scope management studies to establish new business processes for the Project Management Business Process (PMBP) in the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS).
• Analyzes project data from Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS) to identify inconsistencies.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to the Project Review Board (PRB) by providing analytical and technical recommendations.
• Advises Project Managers on methods to customize the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS) Project Architecture/WBS for schedule development.
• Assists project teams in creating multiple project schedules ("what-if" scenarios).
• Interfaces the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS) with other Corps of Engineers automated information systems (CEFMS, Resident Management System (RMS)).
• Conducts training classes for district personnel on the operation and user applications of the enterprise project scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS).
• Develops training plans and materials.
• Evaluates the flow of information within the district to identify areas of confusion and develop necessary user guidance.

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, permanent civilian employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with competitive status. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 specialized 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 to qualify for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service including: Maintaining project schedules for civil works programs (such as dam safety, levee construction, or navigation projects) using an enterprise scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, Program and Project Management Information System (PROMIS)) to apply business processes, create reports, and resolve data issues; Analyzing cost and schedule data using an enterprise scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS) for civil works projects to identify resource conflicts, forecast budget impacts, and prepare analytical reports for senior staff and project managers; AND Manage large scale data sets within an enterprise scheduling system (e.g., Primavera, PROMIS). 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other 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 MAY require 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. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a(n)18 Career Program position aligned under the Engineers & Scientists (Resources & Construction) Career Management Directorate. 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 MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire