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Seeking Program Analyst in Alexandria, VA – Apply by 29 Jan 2024

Institute for Water Resources
Published Jan. 22, 2024
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We are looking for a motivated team player to join our phenomenal team as a GS 9/11 target GS-12 Program Analyst (0343 series), supporting the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) Water Resources Center (WRC) in Alexandria, Virginia. This is NOT your average Program Analyst position,  it is a diverse role in a unique Civil-focused organization within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that welcomes your talents, initiative, and desire to grow and learn.

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Open to all past and current Federal Employees, Military Spouses, and Veterans. 

Why IWR?

IWR supports water resources management nationally and internationally on studies, tools, programs, and other forward-looking analysis.  Home to the multiple centers across the U.S., this is an exciting opportunity to support a range of geographically and mission-diverse actions and projects with a varied staff of economists, social scientists, civil engineers, planners, program managers, and other disciplines.  

We are an inclusive and diverse work environment with ample opportunities for professional development, collaboration with experts and career advancement.  Our staff appreciate our flexible work schedules, including options for telework, for a good work-life balance. Plus, staff get both Federal and DOD Benefits - child care subsidies, retirement, leave, employee assistance and more! 

Historic and Family Friendly Location!

The National Capital Region (NCR) is a great place to live and work with some of the nation’s best schools, museums, and entertainment venues throughout the “DMV” (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) metroplex.  The Humphreys Engineer Center is in the city of Alexandria, just outside of the Washington D.C. beltway, with easy access by Metro, car or walking to Virginia and Maryland urban destinations, music and sport teams venues, historical sites, and shopping as well as phenomenal parks, greenways and trails along the Potomac River and in close proximity to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Nearby Old Town Alexandria is situated along the Potomac River replete with cobblestone streets, historic homes and sites, shopping and restaurants. 

Duties described reflect the full performance GS-12 level, which a GS-9/11 selectee could perform in a developmental capacity.

Duties:

  • Serves as the Program Analyst; evaluates the Water Resources Center's programs and projects and providing recommendations to ensure they are executed efficiently.
  • Maintain close coordination with other project managers and technical leads, defends various programs and keeps leadership apprised of decisions on budgetary and financial matters.
  • Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and management statistics to clearly, and effectively express information contained in oral and written presentations of findings.
  • Develops annual project resource plans and assists in the prioritization of Civil Works projects to ensure project utilizes funds in an efficient manner as well as providing timely benefits to stakeholders and Congress.

This is not a remote position.

Questions should be addressed to Warren Hill, Warren.P.Hill@usace.army.mil or (703) 428-9091.