Total 472 business management project planning job vacancies in united states arizona scottsdale

As a Project Management Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and implements detailed project plans to improve the organization's financial assistance processes and policies, including defining objectives, resources, and deliverables.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to optimize financial assistance procedures and address emerging challenges by utilizing AI, automation tools, and other technologies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Applies extensive knowledge of financial assistance (grants) to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies, ensuring enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery.
• Analyzes financial trends and data to inform strategic decision-making and future planning, ensuring that insights drive effective resource allocation and support organizational objectives.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders to support project initiatives and drive positive outcomes. Facilitates collaborative planning sessions to integrate stakeholder feedback and ensure effective project execution.

• The incumbent coordinates fire mitigation projects in relation to ROW Operations and Maintenance, develops recreational sites, and vegetation.
• Provides independent leadership, direction, advice, assistance, and guidance as necessary to complete projects in accordance with policy.
• Coordinates with the Deputy State Fire Management Officer of Fuels and Planning, and the District Resource and Fuels Program Managers to accomplish planning, implementation and NEPA compliance.
• Develops methods for solving new, unpredictable, and unprecedented problems, constraints, situations, and issues and consults with leadership on solutions.
• Establishes and maintains a professional, effective, and impartial relationship with Federal, State, and local agencies, entities, and organizations.
• Tracks, monitors, and oversees all current and proposed projects; is responsible for coordinating changes in the project scope, time, and/or amount through the preparation and decision of issue-specific decision memoranda.
• Formulates projects, develops objectives, and completes the required level of NEPA for each project.
• Leads an interdisciplinary team to assure NEPA and policy compliance on fire mitigation projects.

As a SUPERVISORY PLANNING DEPUTY you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for developing resource strategies that solve budget issues with a focus on short- and long-term Defense Working Capital Fund (WCF) budget planning, activity-based costing, pricing development, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead actions and activities necessary for programming reviews, studies, requirements determinations, and recommendations for annual DWCF product costing, pricing determination, and, at times, general fund programming activities.
• Manage the coordination and response to USD(I&S), OSD Comptroller, OMB, and Congress resource decisions and actions based on budget submissions.
• Analyze and coordinate the sequencing and timing of key program events and milestones, methods for evaluation of needs and goals, and plans across the PPBE process for DWCF multi-year programs.
• Provide leadership with sound planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) recommendations and advice in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies for justifying, defending, and allocating resources to meet DCSA's priorities.
• Handle highly complex, sensitive, or ambiguous challenges facing DCSA and its organizations. Interact with, influence, and persuade high-ranking officials within and outside the OCFO, DCSA, and external organizations. Make decisions that have an impact within and outside the immediate organization and agency.
• Work with peers within the OCFO and across DCSA to address common issues and challenges, effectively communicate complex financial issues, recommended solutions, and/or the status of corrective actions to senior leadership.

• You will provide analytical and system administration support to the Director of Contract, Grants, and Acquisition and the Director of Acquisition Information Systems.
• You will develop report formats and templates which articulate the inner workings of the ONR Acquisition processes and how they relate to the ability of the Science and Technology Departments to support Naval Research.
• You will review, analyze, interpret, and disseminate laws, regulations, circulars, and instructions from the Command related to the pre/post-award contracts and grants functions applicable to the various IT systems.
• You will perform routine auditing on system user accounts.
• You will modify, updates, and cancel policies and procedures as necessary.
• You will publish informational documentation to headquarters and subordinate Commands to inform, clarify, and explain precedent setting situations related to the various IT systems used by individuals during the pre and post award phases of awards.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if:

• You are skilled in advising on all aspects of a cohesive training and career development programs.
• You have experience conduct analyses to identify process improvements in identification, development, administration, delivery, and evaluation of training program initiative.
• You enjoy promoting employee participation in USPTO training and leadership development programs and prepare communications to present the advantages of certain opportunities.
• You are committed to continually monitor training expenditures and contracts to ensure alignment with funding plans and available budgets.

• Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improve processes, and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization.
• Designs, plans, and conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization and engineered time standards; reviews and implements changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions.
• Designs, plans, and facilitates CPI events, manpower assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with extensive scope, complexity, and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations.
• Provides complex management support services in the areas of strategic planning alignment, program manpower cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable.

• Responsible for ongoing and special administrative duties and evaluate projects assigned by the supervisor or initiated by the employee to meet management and technical staff needs and the necessary coordination, liaison, and correspondence.
• Provide support to technical staff utilizing analytical expertise and technical skills for the collection, review, analysis and information coordination of World Trade Organization (WTO) notifications to the U.S. that impacts FSIS.
• Practices intense organizational and planning skills by assisting leadership and technical staff to achieve FSIS mission and vision with the integration of regulatory, inspection, and enforcement programs for food safety and procedures.
• Assists technical staff with managing and organizing projects and associated data related to day-to-day internal technical engagements and operations with a focus on food safety related activities to ensure organizational support.
• Applies working knowledge and understanding of information technology data systems and networks, for purposes of day-to-day technical information management and tracking and provide guidance to staff on use of these systems.
• Assists management and technical staff with technology and information management at internal and external meetings and conferences, using group meeting software.
• Assists the OIC in the planning and execution of in person and virtual meetings and events, including managing virtual presentations using information technology systems.
• Forecasts international developments potentially affecting FSIS programs from WTO notifications and contacts and coordinates findings and recommendations with other interested/affected FSIS Offices and technical experts
• Prepares findings, reports, briefing papers and other written materials regarding international food safety public health issues impacting FSIS on behalf of OIC management and technical staff.
• Assists the office by creating and developing talking points, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, and other written materials in support of OIC technical projects and operations to assist with the operations of the office.
• Remains aware of any FSIS food safety updates that may impact OIC and international food safety and assists in creating and providing training or webinars on behalf of technical staff for outside stakeholders.
• Exercises a broad knowledge of administrative services software and data tracking systems to assist with the organization and tracking of all office projects, information, and correspondence.
• Develops sources of information for WTO notifications; identifies and performs analyses of the foreign country issues; analyzes the consequences and prepares and delivers written responses to assist in US reporting requirements.

Specific duties include:

• Operational Excellence (40% LOE) Operational Excellence in LGY focuses on the factors that convert limited human and financial capacity, architected business processes, and technology tools into the desired Program outcomes. Successful efforts tend to reflect collaborations of end-users, other subject matter experts, supervisors, and bargaining unit representatives (when appropriate.) The ability to create new ways of producing are limited at times by established policy, procedure, federal or other regulations or directives. In the Policy domain, the MA focuses on operational implementation of the following activities.
• Strategic Leadership and Implementation (20% LOE) Advisor and Consultant LGY's home loan benefit program is diverse, with complex interconnections across business functions. The incumbent must successfully conduct activities, resolve complex and highly visible problems, and make experiential technical decisions across functional areas within the policy and general administration domain.
• Project Management and Process Improvement (20% LOE) The MA leads or contributes to visible projects and ensures completion of associated activities. Project management of these initiatives is considered 'full lifecycle', with the incumbent responsible for participating, directing, managing, and/or performing all aspects under the very broad guidance of the Section Chief from intake through all steps necessary to fully achieve success.
• Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork (20% LOE) Provides proactive, well-formed data, information, and reports to the AD, and on occasion to LGY leadership as the AD's designee, including complete and accurate responses regarding matters of interest or concern to the AD or Deputy Director of Policy.

This vacancy will close on the posted closing date OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day in which 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.


Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of administrative, management, and facility operations in meeting the established goals and objectives of the designated office component. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates such areas as proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority affecting administrative operations.

Performs comprehensive management analysis and evaluation, taking into consideration factors such as cost effectiveness, attainment of project goals and objective, and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and advice on the most appropriate method of procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish missions and ensure optimum management strategy. Analyzes and evaluates new or modified legislation for projected impact upon major administrative operations and resources. Applies appropriate evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations and/or in measuring and evaluating accomplishments. Foresees the pros and cons of alternative solutions and coordinates and integrates activities with other functions.

Establishes study methods and techniques to be utilized in substantive program studies and audits. Develops and employs advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using generally advanced methods, techniques, and precedents requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to administrative functions. Reviews and reconciles large amounts of data. Applies analytical and evaluative
methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning substantive administrative support functions.

Serves as a senior advisor to top managers. Develops recommendations for legislation to change the way programs are carried out and the projected impact upon agency programs and resources. Develops recommendations for program officials and supervisors and strives to have viable recommendations accepted by operating components. Recommendations include development of new or modified work methods, procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments. Develops recommendations for improvements in program operations and to promote efficiency and cost savings. Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency of operations can be improved. Provides higher management reports, evaluated information, budgetary proposals, and similar products necessary for effective direction of program operations. Develops modifications, revisions, and implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter and technical personnel, other federal agency officials to secure and provide information; investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; obtain concurrence; develop alternate courses of action; and mutually resolve problems. Advises management of unique conditions and issues which affect program activities and provides guidance on interpretation and implementation of new and revised legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures.

Serves as a senior analyst responsible for designing and conducting comprehensive management studies where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Establishes study methods and techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using established methods, techniques, and precedents such as questionnaires, interviews, review of databases, and comparisons of past, present, and related program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel or substantive administrative support functions.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Remote: This is a remote position
Position Description/PD#: 19775A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Perform studies and analysis of industry developments, i.e., regulatory changes, new legislative initiatives, new or revised environmental statutes, new technologies, legal restrictions, etc.
• Serve as an analyst, evaluator and advisor on the effectiveness and efficiency with which the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Programs furnish and improve electric services in rural areas.
• Prepare regulations and bulletins for use by borrowers and Electric Program staff, as well as staff instructions for use by Electric Program staff.
• Evaluate existing and emerging program processes and procedures to correct program weaknesses, to improve current capabilities, and to meet mission requirements to serve customers in rural areas.

• Review business management aspects of grant applications or plans to ensure adherence to regulations and establish a corrective action plan due to non-compliance issues.
• Provide frequent reporting, additional reviews, and increased post-award monitoring to high-risk recipients.
• Provide assistance agreement training to ensure compliance with regulations and systems.
• Ensure that data is entered to the Federal Assistance Award Data System (FAADS) or similar system.
• Perform detailed cost or price analysis on both competitive and non-competitive agreements. Recommend modifications for continuing, reducing, or terminating agreements.
• Develop and issue formal announcements for grant programs and request for grant applications.
• Conduct research and investigation to supply factual support to resolve formal and informal conflicts that arise.
• Oversee evaluation of technical proposals from potential recipients

As a Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Reviewing of program requirements, multi-year acquisition planning and contract administration.
• Utilizing financial management methods to monitor and drive the effective performance of the acquisition programs.
• Monitoring the execution and performance (schedule, budget, and deliverables) of programs and activities to support program plans and mission requirements.
• Providing planning advice in establishing, monitoring and evaluating acquisition-related activities, including contracts, grants, inter-agency agreements, and financial systems and processes.
• Determining new changes to meet acquisition information requirements.
• Evaluating the impact of policy changes on current business processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As an Acquisition Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Serve as a Delegated Procurement Authority (DPA) utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures with delegated authority of $25,000.
• Manage or perform the acquisition processes involved in the procurement of supplies, services, construction, ADP, and research and development, using formal advertising, negotiation, evaluation of contract price proposals, contract administration, or termination and close out of contracts.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding acquisition policies, procedures, and practices.

NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-3, the ZA-2 is developmental leading to such performance.

• Collaborates with team members in the planning, development and implementation of Agency policies and operational procedures that have an agency wide impact.
• Leads, plans, or participates in associated special studies and workgroups to identify, evaluate and implement improvements of operational processes and procedures.
• Interprets and analyzes the impact of regulations and policies to ensure document management processes and operations are in compliance.
• Provides advice and assistance to management officials associated with procurement programs.
• Gather data, analyze findings, and prepare recommendations for implementation of alternative courses of action plans based on findings.

• Promotes and quantifies data management process improvements to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiencies within the BLM.
• Oversees and reports on the performance of data management implementation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provides strategic planning, development, and coordination of BLM-wide data management standards, policy, and programs.
• Closely coordinates all issues and initiatives with the Department Chief Data Officer (DCDO), BLM Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) and the appropriate Assistant Director(s).
• Coordinates resolution of interagency and interagency data related issues.
• Ensures that, to the extent practicable, the BLM maximizes the use of data in the BLM, in the production of evidence, increased cybersecurity, and improvement of BLM operations.
• Serves as the BLM expert in coordinating with other BLMs and the Department's Statistical Official on the best way to use existing BLM data for statistical purposes.
• Responsible for policy formulation and adoption, implementation, evaluation and analysis, and strategic planning.
• Promotes and quantifies data management process improvements to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiencies within the Bureau of Land Management.
• Identifies, reviews, and issues procedures and guidance for BLM data stewardship, data architecture, metadata, and data technical standards.