Total 70 business management project planning job vacancies in portland oregon

As a Business Management Specialist, you will:

• Manage programmatic budget tracking spreadsheets and prepare budget directives.
• Advise the senior technical staff on available funding options for multiple programs.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Activity Contracting Officer's Representative (ACOR), Technical Project Monitor (TPM), or similar roles.
• Coordinate and integrate different business, financial, and planning efforts under various projects.
• Perform special projects in support of strategic planning, program planning and evaluation and/or strategic planning.

As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, GS-0501-7/9/11, this position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Comptroller Flight. The purpose of this position is plan, coordinate, and perform comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management analysis, decision support and quality reviews, of base level accounting and financial management programs.

1. Independently performs and examines financial management functions to ensure internal and external accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws, and that funds are safeguarded against waste, loss, and misappropriation. Reviews accounting and pay documents, travel vouchers, and vendor payments to ensure supporting documentation is proper and valid. Performs post-audit voucher reviews. (25%)

2. Aggregates data from multiple financial and accounting systems and sources in order to directly or indirectly provide the Comptroller, Wing Commander, United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Unites States Air Force (USAF), DFAS, Department of the Treasury and senior level management with accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of funds, and their traceability to the USPFO in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and/or applicable laws. (25%)

3. Analyzes and accurately processes financial services transactions (i.e., payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlements) while applying quality assurances techniques. Resolves complex functional problems within the pay system for affected customers. Develops recommendations for actions under uncertain conditions with short and rapidly changing program deadlines. Facilitates the resolution of intricate entitlement discrepancies for serviced customers and ensures proper interfaces with appropriate DoD agencies and federal financial systems. (15%)

4. Executes full spectrum pay and entitlement operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounting, and Travel Pay). Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles. Interprets policies and collaborates with the financial management enterprise to facilitate best practices and compliance assurance. (15%)

5. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place. (10%)

6. Determines the legality of entitlements/collection actions and provides decision support to the Financial Manager. Processes data and performs broad-in-depth financial analysis of interrelated accounting, military and civilian pay, accounts payable and receivable, and various travel entitlements to resolve especially difficult and sensitive, out-of-balance conditions associated with processing actions within Financial Management systems. Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments. Analyzes diverse financial management technical methods, techniques, precedent cases, and procedures to resolve an extensive range of difficult financial issues or problems. Reconciles Resource Center Manager (RCM) accounts ensuring data integrity. Coordinates with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and posts validated accounts to the General Ledger. Resolves pay and entitlement problems unique to the customer. Manages and executes internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. (10%)

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-9, this position is located in the Distribution Section of the Deployment and Distribution Flight, Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mission Support Group, at an ANG Aviation Wing. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Distribution Traffic Management Specialist, which provides technical expertise, support and execution relating to the movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel for both peacetime and wartime. Manages, directs, develops, plans, and analyzes Deployment and Distribution programs.

1. Serves as the technical transportation advisor to all statewide operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial transportation modes. Assist in the development of, maintains, and exercises the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Provides input to the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC), as required, with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List (AUEL). Analyzes traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement and makes recommends for changes to the Traffic Manager; identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation; and projects mission transportation requirements. Obligates and executes funding for the commercial transportation mission. (25%)

2. Ensures that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. This includes services incident to receiving, processing, and dispatching commodity and passenger traffic; to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements. Insures the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services. Reconciles Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations for changes in local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. Interprets and enforces Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. Monitors and ensures proper handling, packaging, and shipping of arms, ammunition and explosives (AA&E), Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), and classified/sensitive items. Safeguards accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading, Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. (25%)

3. Inspects, or provides for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. Ensures carrier capability complies with government requirements and specifications. Manages the Carrier Performance Program for the state and provides input to the Traffic Manager for the overall program. (15%)

4. Procures domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Reviews the travel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible. Ensures advance procurement of transportation services to achieve greatest overall cost efficiency and oversees the audit of the Travel Services Contractor for application of appropriate discounts for official travel. Monitors the approved Travel Agent for official travel for quality assurance as an Assistant Contract Officer Representative (ACOR). Advises travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system. Ensures all travel requests are accompanied by approved travel orders and reconciles billing of requested travel services. Reconciles and validates the monthly billing for commercial air travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA) and submits it for payment. (15%)

5. Maintains all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the Traffic Management Programs for the State. (10%)

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Major duties include but is not limited to:

• Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material for r Operative Care Division (OCD) and supported areas
• Serves as an authority on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) commodity management and serves as a subject matter expert to all service lines within OCD
• Manages a wide variety of inventories of expendable items and specialized DME
• Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems related to surgical equipment
• Makes decisions and commitments for the Division on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect OCD Surgical Service's ability provide surgical care to Veterans
• Researches / analyzes opportunities for potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis, historical usage patterns and knowledge of surgical equipment lifecycles as well as develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Responsible for considerable analysis, database creation, reporting, tracking, monitoring, documentation of monitoring, regulation compliance and training related to a catalogue of over 9000 unique implant items, human tissue items to orthopedic total joint items, eye surgery cataract replacements and heart valves
• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and DME, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools such as SEPG
• Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over DME
• Applies knowledge of systems, techniques and underlying management concepts for determining, regulating and controlling the level and flow of supplies from the initial planning stages with service lines, through procurement, storage, issue, utilization and disposal
• Participates in Division and facility strategic planning to support major and minor projects and initiatives, ensuring that surgical implant, human tissue and DME needs are met
• Conducts data analysis for acquisition planning associated with surgical implants, human tissues and DME
• Analyzes and advises the customer on Implant/DME purchase recommendations
• Handles communication with persons and/or groups within and outside of the division related to the OCD surgical implant, human tissue and DME program
• Develops an internal control system that assists the staff in finding products in the procurement cycle
• Validates the processing to maintain integrity of stockpile data (e.g. condition code, serial number, and quantity)
• Performs a variety of investigative research and analysis of stock control methods, policies, procedures and problem areas that affect the reliability of the implant items and human tissue inventory
• Prepares reports reflecting findings and corrective actions
• Administers the human tissue program throughout VAPORHCS
• Performs physical inventory functions and reconciliation, monitors custodial balances, and recommends adjustments to inventory to correct imbalances
• Gives formal training and orientation on all surgical implant program elements
• Performs administrative work, which includes management of an office's schedule or day-to-day plans
• Serves as Ad hoc member of the Clinic Products Review Committee (CPRC)
• Detects irregularities and imbalances on the custodial record due to in-line and warehouse denials and researches to determine cause
• Researches all material reported as not in location to determine cause, and pursues corrective action necessary to correct deficiency

• Serves as Project Manager, responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.
• Establishes project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies and responsibilities of the participating parties.
• Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental restoration for major Civil Works and Support for Others projects.
• Manages and controls project schedule milestones and budgets planning through construction and initial operations.
• Represents the District Commander, serving as the District's primary point of contact for projects assigned with sponsor/customer, Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, external organizations and higher priorities.

• Control and manage project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations.
• Allocate project funds to District elements, consistent with progress attained, and measure and monitor performance to assure that commitments of all parties are being maintained.
• Review and analyze cost reports to assure charges are all authorized and appropriate; identify unauthorized charges and assure corrective actions are taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges.
• Monitor progress, measure performance and take necessary corrective action to maintain agreed-upon schedule and cost.
• Coordinate planning, design, cost-engineering, construction and environmental restoration, etc., for engineering or planning projects of substantial scope and complexity.
• Assure the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.
• As the project team leader, implement corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policies in the development of the project and intermediate products in support of the project.

• Serves as rangeland consultant and advisor to numerous ranchers and farmers in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides guidance, assistance, and training to field and/or area office personnel to ensure that conservation plans on cooperating farms and ranches.
• Develops rangeland management plans.
• Consults with area and field office personnel to identify and define existing problems of a plant science nature.

As a Management Associate I, you will:

• Participate with the manager and other managers within the organization in planning, direction, and evaluation activities.
• Participate in external and internal meetings, working groups, and task forces.
• Assist the manager through the development and preparation of appropriate information, reports, and correspondence.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and the human resources representative to obtain a variety of services related to staffing and human resources management.
• Exercise exclusive control over the manager's calendar, with complete authority for commitments of time.
• Coordinate and oversee a record management system, associated protocols, and tracking tools.

As a Management Analyst, you will:

• Plan, organize, and lead or conduct projects, studies, and analyses of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of organizational effectiveness issues, including detailed analyses of existing and proposed processes, procedures, organizational structures, staffing, administrative methods, and supervisory and management practices.
• Analyze and recommend methods for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and procedures through process modification and application of evolving technology.
• Perform a full range of project management functions for assigned projects, studies and analyses. Plans, manages, coordinates, leads, and oversees projects.
• Consult with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Create reports, slides, and other materials in hard copy and electronic format that are tailored to specific internal, regional, and national audiences.
• Develop and deliver presentations via webinar and in person at meetings, conferences, and other events to internal, regional, and national audiences.

• Provide logistical planning, coordination, program direction, and evaluation of the interagency logistics dispatch program.
• Analyze inventories and availability of all-hazard resources and directs the ordering and procurement necessary to meet objectives.
• Ensure that contingency plans are prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Plan work objectives on a daily or project basis and make adjustments to meet priorities.
• Provide technical and operational direction to employees on day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical advice and staff support as needed and requested.
• Conduct workload analysis and determine level of support for operation and staffing costs.
• Participate in multi-agency fire management planning and assure on-going emergency response preparedness.
• Recommend modifications to existing systems and test new applications when necessary.

• Coordinates emergency resources and assists with the overall execution of activities of the Operations Section of the GACC.
• Monitors incident and administrative intelligence to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of dispatch center decisions.
• Conducts workload analysis, allocating resources and prioritizing incidents during periods of fire and non-fire activity and prescribed/planned fires (intra- and inter- geographic).
• Coordinates with federal and state agencies for ordering resources through the national dispatch system to support national emergencies and for providing information regarding the status of fire and non-fire activities.
• Ensures appropriate safety measures are used in mobilization and demobilization of personnel, equipment, supplies and aircraft utilized in incident support.
• Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.

• Review preparedness actions and operating plans used in the management of wildland fires.
• Coordinate operations with cooperating agencies on multi-jurisdictional wildland fires addressing risk to human safety and potential for damage to resources and improvements.
• Assist with all phases of the fire management program and may be responsible for its planning, program direction, coordination and evaluation.
• Provides advice and guidance to the unit agency administrator.
• Facilitates collaboration for the development of local/annual operating plans and provides staff technical direction in the execution of master plans throughout the organization.
• Ensure that the fuels management program is consistent with ecosystem management principles and land use plans and is applied on a landscape basis.
• Analyze fire management plans and initiate changes or make recommendations.
• Provide advice and guidance in the implementation of policies and standards.
• Assign and review work on a regular basis, assuring that production and accuracy requirements are met.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

The Roseburg District South River Field Office is seeking to fill (1) Plans Forester position responsible for preparing the 5 year sale plans. This position is responsible for leading the ID Teams during the NEPA process for Timber Sales. This position includes field work along with office duties.

The Medford District Grants Pass Field Office is seeking to fill (2) Forester positions in Silviculture, as Commercial Prescription Writer, and Young Stand Management.

As the Forester, you will:

• Provide written project effects analysis and subsequent responses to state office document review, and public and legal administrative appeals process reviews for silvicultural and timber issues under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Serve as a forester representative on Interdisciplinary Teams for project plans designed to implement commercial vegetation management, and for other project plans which affect the forested environment.
• Serve as an engaged core member on planning interdisciplinary team (IDT) and may serve as IDT leader or Co-lead.
• Develop biologically and economically sound silvicultural prescriptions consistent with RMP Land Use Plan, BLM policy, and federal statutes.
• Serve as contract COR, preparing and administering vegetation management contracts such as stand exams and prescription marking, planting and brushing/spacing maintenance, conducting contract inspections, maintaining contract records and processing payments.
• Conduct field reviews, surveys, and prescription marking for project planning units, coordinate and provide direction for forestry technicians to accomplish workload.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other silviculture foresters within the Field Office work group to accomplish annual program of work targets.
• Represent the Field Manager in communication with internal and external community stakeholders.