Senior A-E Design Manager / A-E Design Manager, GS-08XX-12/13 (15869)
- WELCOME!Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.
It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. - Job Posting Open Date:
- 09/15/2025
- Job Posting Close Date:
- 10/15/2025
- Announcement Type:
- TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
- Position Type:
- Permanent
- Position Title:
- Senior A-E Design Manager / A-E Design Manager
- Pay Plan:
- GS
- Occupational Series:
- Multiple Series
- Grade:
- Multiple Grades
- USACE Organization :
- Northwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District
- Locations (City, State):
- Omaha, NE
- Multiple Locations
- Position Overview/Duties:
As an A-E Services Support Branch Design Manager, you will:
• Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for A-E services contracts or task orders in the review, approval and timely processing of partial and final payment requests to A-E contractors.
• Assist in acquisition planning and acquisition strategy for A-E service contracts in consideration of mission requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert in A-E Source Selection Evaluation Boards overseeing board activities in evaluation findings and documentation of selection process and recommendations to the Selection Authority and Contracting Officer for award.
• Serve as an Engineering Division consultant to all technical personnel on A-E contractual matters, advising on procedures and requirements; such as, the development of detailed A-E scopes of work to procure task order delivery of A-E services.
• (GS-13, Senior) Serve as a technical expert in the coordination of engineering responsibilities concerning solicitation preparation, selection evaluation, negotiation, and award of Architect-Engineer service contracts.
- Other Conditions and Requirements:
This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not‐to‐exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP. Position covered by PWR SSR (Special Salary Rate). Prefered location is Omaha, NE, but other USACE offices are optional.
Minimum Education Requirement: Engineering Degree & P.E. or R.A.
Minimum Experience Requirement: Two years USACE experience, design and A-E COR experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- Life/Work Balance:
- Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
- Qualifications:
- Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
- To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
- Reasonable Accommodation:
- Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.