Summary About the Position: This is a permanent position with the HQ, US Army Corps of Engineers, Military Programs Directorate, Interagency and International Service Division, Security Assistance Branch. It is located in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities Exercise Foreign Assistance and Building Partner Capacity case management and operational control over the programs in the Security Assistance Branch, Interagency and International Service (IIS) Division. Monitor high visibility projects through the review of reports, programming documents, construction/procurement directives, funds authorization documents, and other program material. Coordinate broad construction/procurement programs containing complex features at numerous locations under diverse conditions. Develop and provide case management and operational control over assigned programs. Meet with appropriate officials to resolve problems related to the management of design, funding, and execution of the Foreign Military Sales design and construction/procurement programs. Apply an extensive knowledge of effective management principles and practices in conjunction with policies, regulations, and procedures on the programming, planning, design and construction of projects using the Foreign Military Sales mechanism. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 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 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying procurement and management principles on the planning, design and construction of projects in accordance with Foreign Military Sales guidance; 2) performing financial management activities such as assessing costs, developing budget and allocating funds for design/construction programs; 3) resolving problems with respect to the management of the design, funding, and execution of the Foreign Military Sales design and construction programs; 4) providing guidance on the management of assigned design and construction programs; and 5) developing authoritative interpretations of military construction, procurement policy, directives and regulations regarding cost and schedule control. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Decision Making Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving 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-13). 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 an Engineers & Scientists (Construction). Career Field position (CP 18) Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.