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Business Operations Consultant, GS-0301-14, 120-Day Detail/Temp Promotion (69430)

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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:
    • 08/07/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 08/20/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • NTE- 120-Days
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • Business Operations Consultant
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0301 - Miscellaneous Administration & Program (0301)
  • Grade:
    • 13
    • 14
  • USACE Organization :
    • South Atlantic Division (SAD) Headquarters
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Atlanta, GA
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • This is an internal announcement for a Business Operations Consultant, GS-0301-14, in the South Atlantic Division, Headquarters, Business Management Division.

      Position Title: Business Operations Consultant

      Who May Apply: This position is only open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES. You must be a GS-13 or GS-14 to qualify.

      Open Period: 7-20 August 2025

      Project start date: On or about 7 September 2025.

      Duty Location: Atlanta, GA

      Interested candidates should provide their resume in TARP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request.

      • Current permanent USACE GS-14 will be considered for details at the same grade (up to 120 days).
      • Current permanent GS-13 will be considered for temporary promotions not to exceed 120 days.

      This is an excellent opportunity to gain regional experience and understanding of a variety of programs and services, including Workload-Workforce Analysis, USACE Project Delivery Business Process, Business Analytics, Quality and Process Improvement.

      Duties and Responsibilities:

      Serves as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) South Atlantic Division (SAD) lead for Data Analysis, Workload-Workforce Management, USACE Project Delivery Business Processes, Quality, Knowledge management and Business Process Improvement. Responsible for administering and executing each of these programs. Responsible for exercising knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking in addressing and understanding situations critical to improve or enhance delivery of programs and projects across the Region.  Additionally, incumbent is responsible for briefing SAD senior leadership on all aforementioned subject matters, including at the SAD Regional Command Council and Regional Management Board. Participates in Division, regional, and national-level meeting workshops, committees, professional conferences, inter-agency panels, and boards for exchange of information and advice for all responsible subject areas.

  • 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, and details. 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.

       

      Minimum Experience:  The ideal candidate should have experience in project controls, project management, resource management or business analytics with an understanding of the USACE Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP) and familiarity with the P2/PROMIS automated information system. Experience or understanding of data analytics, data visualization, process improvement and knowledge management is also necessary for this position.

       

      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.
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
      • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
      • This position may be eligible for situational telework.
         
  • 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.
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