Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Program Analyst. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Billings, Montana For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf

Duties

Full performance duties of this position include: Administer the planning, budgeting, procurement, and lifecycle management of Information Management and Technology (IMT) investments, including the coordination of IT operations, maintenance, services, and related project activities to achieve established performance goals. Communicate with a diverse array of contacts to conduct strategic planning, identify solutions, provide guidance, and improve the effectiveness of the IMT portfolio. Conduct a variety of analytical studies to review and evaluate organizational functions, program management, and business process improvement as it relates to the IT business needs throughout the Region. Develop recommendations for new or improved business practices to meet business requirements. Provide presentations on emerging IMT management and software development technology issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience performing routine budgeting and lifecycle management of Information Management Technology (IMT) investments; preparing and tracking procurement requests and documentation; and collaborating with diverse groups regarding Capital Planning Investment Control. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. The education must have been gained through an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience assisting in the development of budgetary and performance information for programs or investments; assisting in the development and giving of investment related presentations; and collaborating with diverse groups regarding Capital Planning Investment Control. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. The education must have been gained through an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in federal service having demonstrated experience developing budgetary and performance information for program investments; developing and giving investment related presentations; developing procedures for an IT investment program; and collaborating with diverse groups regarding Capital Planning Investment Control. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Applicants eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) are not required to meet time-in-grade restrictions in order to be considered. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/26/2023.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 and 11 grade levels. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Regional Office Bureau of Reclamation 2021 4th Avenue North P.O. Box 36900 Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: BOR MB-ART Human Resources Office
• Phone: 406-247-7696
• Email: [email protected]