Summary About the Position: Serves as Branch Chief and directs the work of employees involved in activities associated with developing, analyzing and advising on risks and scheduling within the Pittsburgh District, by assisting senior leaders with the development and maintenance of all schedules including the integrated master schedules for all inland navigation mega projects. Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated master schedules by analyzing milestones, contractor performance, and programmatic dates to ensure horizontal and vertical traceability across schedule levels. Perform schedule and risk analyses using critical path and risk assessment methodologies to validate completeness, accuracy, and adherence to program objectives. Investigate cost and schedule variances by interfacing with engineers, managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to identify root causes and corrective actions. Integrate program assessments and documentation by preparing statutory and regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition requirements, and advising leadership on risks and readiness. Represent the organization on technical committees by developing procedures, presenting policy implications, and defending schedule recommendations to senior government and contractor officials. Provide expert technical advice and recommendations on schedule management, risk mitigation, and alternative courses of action to support decision-making for civil work mega projects. Perform schedule and risk analyses using critical path and risk assessment methodologies to validate completeness, accuracy, and adherence to program objectives. Prepare and deliver reports and briefings that clearly communicate schedule status, risks, delays, and recommendations to senior leaders and external stakeholders. Investigate cost and schedule variances by interfacing with engineers, managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to identify root causes and corrective actions. Direct the work of employees by planning, assigning, and evaluating tasks to ensure timely and high-quality completion of vertical and horizontal civil work mega project scheduling responsibilities. Mentor and train schedulers by sharing expertise, conducting training sessions, and building a community of practice across the enterprise. Oversee personnel management actions such as interviewing candidates, recommending selections, approving promotions, evaluating performance, and resolving employee concerns. Represent the organization on technical committees by developing procedures, presenting policy implications, and defending schedule recommendations to senior government and contractor officials. Integrate program assessments and documentation by preparing statutory and regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition requirements, and advising leadership on risks and readiness. 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 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 at the GS-14 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Utilizing project/program scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Fuse, COBRA and/or Synchro) to develop and maintain integrated master schedules for civil work projects. Developing integrated schedules to evaluate program performance and ensure timely delivery of large-scale civil works projects (e.g., dams, levee systems, navigation locks). Analyzing cost, risk, and schedule data to assess readiness and recommend corrective actions for major infrastructure programs (e.g., flood risk reduction systems, inland navigation structures). Applying acquisition policies and regulatory guidance to advise leadership on compliance and strategic planning for complex infrastructure initiatives (e.g., dam rehabilitation, lock modernization). Leading and supervising cross-functional teams to integrate schedules, resolve conflicts, and optimize resources for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure civil work projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Organizational Awareness Program Management Project Management Risk Management Schedule Management 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 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. 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. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a General Administration and Management (Career Program 51) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. 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. Relocation Incentive MAY be considered upon applicant's request and based on agency policy. A service agreement will be required IF incentives are authorized.
