Management Analyst (Strategic Planning)

SummaryAbout the Position: Serve as a Management Analyst (Strategic Planning) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Business Management Division.Management may select at the GS-12 or GS-13. Full performance grade level of the position is GS-13.Learn more about this agencyHelpDuties• Serve as a Management Analyst that develops and leads division-wide efforts to improve execution of civil works, military programs and business operations in support of strategic planning.• Responsible for leading strategic planning to develop strategies that improve performance and address complex challenges.• Lead division-wide data management/governance processes for regional initiatives to ensure effective use of data and related automated information systems.• Improve project delivery and business processes by driving out waste and reducing variability through the application of process and data analysis techniques such as root-cause analysis, knowledge management approaches, and lean six-sigma tools.• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the USACE Business Processes, project management knowledge areas, and supporting automated information systems to advise managers on the use of data analysis and process improvement tools.• Work with and/or leads teams consisting of members from multiple districts/organizations as well as multiple disciplines including project management, engineering, acquisition, resource management, human resources, and other supporting functions.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.QualificationsWho 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)• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible• 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• Reinstatement• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In 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.Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting with the development of strategic planning techniques in support of civil works, military programs, and business operations; meeting organizational goals using strategic initiatives; and analyzing data management to ensure effective use of data and automated systems for business process improvement.Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing strategic planning techniques in support of civil works, military programs, and business operations; managing strategic initiatives in support of organizational goals; and advising on data management to ensure effective use of data and automated systems for business process improvement.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:• Data Management• Decision Making• Planning and Evaluating• Strategic PlanningTime in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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).Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: 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-12).EducationFOREIGN 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.• 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) 51 Career Field position.• 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 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.• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.Read more• Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.RE-W2SMAA USAED-GREAT LAKES AND OHIO RIVERDO NOT MAILCincinnati, OH 45201US