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Project Management Specialist - DJ-0301/03 - 93815

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    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. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 08/07/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 08/14/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp / Not DHA)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 180-days but may be extended up to 1 year
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • Project Management Specialist
  • Pay Plan:
    • DJ
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0301
  • Grade:
    • 03
  • GS Grade Equivalency (an approximation for non-GS Job Posts):
    • GS-11
    • GS-12
  • USACE Organization :
    • Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Lab (CHL)
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Kiln, MS
    • Vicksburg, MS
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Assist in Monitoring Financial Execution: Generate and review routine execution reports to help track funding status; support Program Managers in addressing execution issues and variances under supervision.
      • Support Fund Management and Closeout: Assist Regional Integrators (RIs) with fund cleanup activities; help coordinate with Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) for cost transfers or fund recovery as directed.
      • Process Financial Transactions: Process funds repositioning requests, and draft Purchase Request and Commitment (PR&C) documents and Work Instructions (WIs) under the guidance of senior specialists.
      • Track Funds Movement: Assist in tracking the end-to-end movement of program and project funds, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
      • Maintain Civil Works Information System (CWIFD) Data: Perform data entry and quality control (QC) checks within the CWIFD database to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
      • Support Program Guidance Updates: Assist in updating and distributing organizational financial guidance and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
      • Contribute to Capability Assessments: Help review and assess technical capabilities to support the development of Effects Statements for leadership.
      • Maintain Standardized Funding Workflows: Utilize and maintain standardized tracking mechanisms to assist Program Managers in transmitting and tracking funds.
      • Provide Programmatic Support: Act as a supporting point of contact for Program Managers, helping to answer inquiries regarding funds management and execution with guidance from senior staff.

      Skills

      • Financial Tracking: Ability to generate reports and assist with monitoring financial execution to identify variances.
      • Funds Management Support: Experience in supporting the lifecycle of funds, including repositioning, clean-up, and close-out procedures.
      • Budgetary Processing: Skill in drafting and processing financial documentation, such as Purchase Requests & Commitments (PR&Cs), in compliance with fiscal policies.
      • Data Entry and Quality Control: Experience with data entry and quality control (QC) within information systems to ensure data accuracy.
      • Process Documentation: Ability to help document financial workflows and Work Instructions (WIs) to improve efficiency.
      • Guidance Support: Capable of assisting in the revision and dissemination of program guidance and SOPs.
      • Stakeholder Assistance: Ability to provide timely and accurate support to program managers on financial inquiries.
      • Team Communication: Skill in effectively communicating with team members and stakeholders to coordinate actions.
      • Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and report programmatic and financial issues while collaborating with senior staff to find solutions.
  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • Who May Apply: All permanent Army employees on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service may apply.

      Place of Work: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Vicksburg, Mississippi or the USACE I-ATLAS facility located at the Stennis Airport in Kiln, MS.

      Position Status: Temporary, Time-limited assignment not to exceed 180-days but may be extended up to 1 year.

      Conditions of Employment:

      • 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 a􀅌er December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
      • A trial or probationary period may be required.
      • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
      • You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: 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.
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