Summary About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), Management Integration Office (MIO). Responsibilities Management, oversight, and execution of lab business functions including program analysis; program and departmental budgeting; human resource management and manpower analysis; acquisition planning and execution; and centralized business services. Develop and monitor execution of lab budgets, oversee financial management, and conduct business analysis and trend forecasting. Extracts, analyzes, and formats data for the Director and Deputy Director, and recommends courses of action. Perform non-routine financial and manpower analyses of research programs, using information gathered or maintained in the available databases and from other non-standard information. Develop detailed fiscal and manpower profiles to meet information requests from higher authority. Conduct studies of mission, proposed reorganization and realignment, work processes, methods, and procedures. Recommend courses of action based on analysis and manpower requirements to improve the efficiency of the organization. Interpret and evaluate guidelines for application that are not systemically routine, i.e., studies historic variation in charges against current charges to set overhead rates. Provide supervisory and technical direction to approximately 20 permanent employees including budget analysts and technicians, management and program analysts, and management support specialists. Establish priorities and deadlines, explain work requirements, methods and procedures as needed. Recruit and integrate new employees, manage performance, and recommend necessary actions. Conduct studies of current and projected programs and functions to maximize the human, durable, and monetary resources of the Laboratory. Develop and monitor execution of lab budgets, oversee financial management, and conduct business analysis and trend forecasting. 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) 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-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 1998 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes operating administrative systems to prevent misappropriation of assets; partnering with chain of command to validate effective business processes; developing a highly skilled workforce; and establishing departmental financial plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-03 (GS-12) 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: Financial Management Human Capital Management Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence 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 DJ-03 (GS-2). 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 The CERL Management Integration Office (MIO) Chief is responsible for the administrative, management, and resource activities for the Laboratory. The MIO Chief serves as the principal administrative advisor and assistant to the Director, Deputy Director, and other Senior Staff concerning staff direction, control, and coordination over financial and management programs. 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 Civilian Human Resources Management 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. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Eligible for regular and reoccurring telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. 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. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.