Total 111 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Fort Sam Houston, Texas

As a Supervisory Loan Specialist at the GS-1165-13, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Monitors the quality of all loan processing work, including risk review, within the unit for adherence to laws, regulations and established procedures and standards.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policy and procedural training materials associated with all aspects of disaster loan processing within the Department.
• Develops performance standards and evaluates the performance of all subordinate employees.
• Recommends policies, guidelines and procedures for disaster assistance functions within the Department.
• Assists in planning, directing, managing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of loan application processing.

• This is a Permanent appointment in the competitive service with a full-time work schedule.
• Employee's residing within commuting distance of the PDC may be required to physically report to the PDC five days per pay period or more often as determined by Department Management.
• Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and ten to twelve hours a day).
• By applying for this position with SBA's Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
• The PDC Ft. Worth, TX location is conveniently located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and DART/TRE Station. In addition, employees are eligible to apply for transportation subsidy to utilize the local DART/TRE bus/rail transit system.

As a Supervisory Loan & Business Industry Specialist at the GS-1101-14, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for the completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the
  capabilities of employees.
• Oversees and monitors the quality of written communications with applicants to ensure correspondence conveys accurate information, proper tone, and utilizes correct grammar.
• Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank.
• Plans and manages delivery of complex high priority loan applications and services which are central to SBA and its clients.
• Responsible for analyzing the quality and productivity of the Risk Review Department.

• This is a Permanent appointment in the competitive service with a full-time work schedule.
• Employee's residing within commuting distance of the PDC may be required to physically report to the PDC five days per pay period or more often as determined by Department Management.
• Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and ten to twelve hours a day).
• By applying for this position with SBA's Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
• The PDC Ft. Worth, TX location is conveniently located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and DART/TRE Station. In addition, employees are eligible to apply for transportation subsidy to utilize the local DART/TRE bus/rail transit system.

• Serves as Project Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects.
• Coordinates the planning, design, cost, etc., for projects of substantial scope and complexity as, measured by the in diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and public issues.
• Primary point of contact for projects assigned with sponsor/customer; Federal, state, and local government agencies, interest; other external organizations, and higher authorities.
• Participates in programming decisions affecting long and shortrange courses of action for assigned projects.
• Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned.

• Direct the human resource management and security programs for the Directorate (Planning Work, Assigning Duties, Training Needs, Admin Support)
• Oversee the DES Information Technology staff for operations of the Directorate's computer hardware and software systems.
• Supervise the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) business staff and functions needed to support all Division Chiefs within DES.
• Present reports to staff and management officials to disseminate information that will justify resources required to achieve the goals and objectives.
• Represent the Directorate of Emergency Services in meetings with Garrison staff and officials as needed.
• Oversee installation Status Reports and other metric-based management analysis programs as they pertain to the Directorate of Emergency Services.
• Evaluate mission risk to Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) with Division Chiefs to create viable mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues concerning current major programs or out-year programs that impact on the operations of the Directorate of Emergency Services.
• Solve issues pertaining to business management functions that impact the mission of the Directorate of Emergency Services.
• Analyze business data in support of operational discrepancies identified.

• Coordinate and/or direct the operational support services for the administrative, medical, dental, facilities, training, transportation, or logistical requirements in support of mobilization operations
• Serve as assistant to the Installation Mobilization Coordinator (IMC) in support of, mobilization, pre /post deployment , and general war planning operation administrative functions.
• Evaluate plans and/or document files providing recommendations to update specific project requirements during contingency planning of mobilization projects.
• Support the organization in leading a team of military officers, non- commissioned officers, and/or civilian employees to perform mobilization, deployment/redeployment or general war planning.
• Analyze automated reject/error listings to determine if data errors were caused by a system deficiency or by coding problems implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain unit mobilization files, to include overall readiness status, maintaining plans or directives through periodic reviews.
• Develop coordinate and /or implement planning directives within the regulatory framework of the organization

• Determine analytical methods to be used in preparation of data, strategies for presentation of resource management recommendations.
• Perform analysis of operations and development of key performance indicators such as Schedule Conformance, and Direct Labor Hour metrics.
• Serve as a key advisor and primary liaison, directing or coordinating the activities of other key project members engaged in analyses and studies of production problems.
• Analyze complex maintenance production processes and functions, work processes and workloads pertaining to aviation depot maintenance.
• Complete projects, evaluations, reports, or recommendations are reviewed by the supervisor for compatibility with organizational goals, guidelines, and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives.
• Evaluate program goals, work operations and managerial channels of organizations involved in Maintenance Management Information Systems Analysis.

• Lead both military and civilian employees in the development and execution of USARSOUTH strategy, campaign plans, policy, and contingency plans (CONPLANS).
• Conduct security cooperation and respond to contingencies with partner nation armies in order to strengthen regional security and counter trans-regional/transnational threat networks (T3N) in defense of the homeland.
• Provide command, control, and support for Army and land operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression against the United States, its territories, and interests.
• Serve as a Senior Plans Specialist advising on all aspects of strategy, campaign planning, policy, and CONPLANS.

WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON ( C&L) DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Communications and Liaison, Stakeholder Liaison

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Meets with managers and executives within the Service to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
• Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies.
• Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.
• Establishes a system to review, control, and report on project status.
• Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.

• Develop policy and procedures to support organization acquisition efforts and/or contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions by evaluating contractor performance during the contract lifecycle.
• Modify contracts by using market research.
• Advise contracting personnel on the acquisition/procurement process.

• Provide advisory services such as assignments, training and review of fire management actions and events for assigned personnel.
• Contribute to the overall resource management plan by providing advisory services in areas such as detection, aerial burning and/ or fire suppression.
• Prepare maps and/or reports to illustrate necessary forestry data as gathered.
• Negotiate mutual arrangements to coordinate activities so that common objectives are met.

• Program Administration. Executes, manages, coordinates, and directs all C4 matters (involving the areas of telecommunications, tactical and strategic communications systems, data integration and management.
• Program Development. Plans, programs, integrates, coordinates, and evaluates XVIII Airborne Corps information.
• IT Financial Management. Administers and coordinates the financial management of all C4 activities to include responsibility for budgeting, programming, and execution.
• Requirements and develops and maintains information architectures and C4 plan based on agile project management.

Works in the Directorate of Plans & Force Management, reporting to the Strategy & Innovation Division Chief. Serves as project manager responsible for the management of various project types to include implementing business systems, organizational transformation initiatives, and business transformation for Nonappropriated Fund activities. Project management responsibilities include: initiation. planning, direction, coordination, implementation. execution, monitoring. controlling. and closing the project - on time, within budget and scope. Ensures alignment with organizational strategy. commitments and goals. Assists in defining the project scope, requirements and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility, when applicable. Works directly with project owners and/or leads to ensure on time deliverables that fall within the applicable scope and budget. Develops and maintains comprehensive project plan to share with stakeholders and used to oversee all aspects of projects in order to monitor nod track progress. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress through completion. Accomplishes annual budget reviews, requests additional funds (when necessary), and completes receiving of invoices as deliverables are met by contractors. Manages changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate techniques. Coordinates with AFNAFPO for modifications of Statements of Work and/or contracts. if applicable. Closely coordinates and controls project change requests with functional users. Effectively communicates project progress to team members, sponsors and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Manages the relationship with and between all stakeholders. Accountable and responsible for precisely communicating risks, issues, or opportunities that cannot be resolved or acted upon at a project level. Prepares reports and briefings for upper management regarding status of project and escalates issues as needed. Interacts, collaborates and coordinates with the project sponsor. project team. other departments. and third parties/vendors during execution to ensure adherence to project goals and alignment with business needs during each phase of the project. A wide degree of creativity and autonomy is expected. Uses and continually develops leadership skills via online or in residence courses. Attends conferences and training as required to maintain professional proficiency. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Perform other duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12595642

As a Loan Specialist (General) at the GS-1165-9, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Investigates and evaluates credit history to determine credit worthiness of applicant business, related affiliates, and principal owners of applying applicant business.
• Processes business loans, more complex residential loans, and all types of business and economic injury loans.
• Uses creativity and judgment to reach sound credit recommendations that assist disaster victims while protecting the interests of the government.
• Evaluates collateral by considering type of collateral property, lien position, and available equity.
• Notifies applicant in writing of the information necessary to proceed with processing loan requests.

• This is a Term appointment, which is a Competitive service position.
• Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required heighten Disaster Activities.
• By applying for this position with SBA's Office of Capital Access, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• Employee's residing within commuting distance of the PDC may be required to physically report to the PDC four days per pay period or more often as determined by Department Management.
• The Term Appointment does not confer competitive status, reinstatement rights, or eligibility for non-competitive conversion to a permanent job to the individual(s) selected. You may be promoted or reassigned to another term position within SBA's Office of Capital Access; however, you may not be non-competitively appointed to another Federal position. You will be given an initial Term Appointment lasting more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. If all other conditions of employment are met, this appointment may be extended, up to a total of four (4) years in increments determined by SBA.
• If selected, employees work on an intermittent (on-call) work schedule. This means that employees are in a pay status only when activated to respond to workload needs, especially in response to heightened disaster activity. When no longer needed, employees return to a non-pay status until the next event necessitates additional staff.
• However, depending on the workload and/or level of disaster activity, your work schedule may be changed to full-time. Subsequently, if the workload decreases, your work schedule may be changed back to intermittent.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Northern Light is a multi-disciplinary consultancy business operating principally in the construction, engineering, aquaculture and food production sectors. We deliver projects, strategy and innovation predominately to clients working within the blue economy.

Formed in 2013, we are growing fast, developing a strong team and diverse client base, including local businesses and several large multi-national organisations.

We are recruiting for a graduate Project Engineer to join out team in our Fort William office.

Essential requirements and attributes:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or construction discipline
• Graduated within the last 4 years
• No more than 12 months relevant graduate level work experience
• Good IT literacy, competent using all MS Office applications
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion
• Adaptability, flexibility and quick to learn

The successful candidate will be an effective team player with good management skills, a positive can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and an unshakeable commitment to health & safety. Proven experience and a desire to always be the best you can be is more important to us than formal qualifications.

Why work for us

Day in, day out we deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions for communities across Scotland working across a range of sectors. We are a tight knit, professional team & offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Accommodation, if required
• Private medical & dental cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional development opportunities