Total 84 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Home Office: Columbia, MD

Starting at $129,904 Per Year (CG 13)

• Drafts correspondence and provides background information to assist in responding to Congressional inquiries, government officials, lenders, law firms, and borrowers; accesses files and databases, and conducts searches in a variety of legal and non-legal databases.
• Conducts research of legislation, regulations, and precedent for complex cases, such as those requiring research of statutory, regulatory, court and/or administrative precedents, and other legal opinion or documentary materials.
• Examines, evaluates and proposes responses to Freedom of Information requests and Privacy Act issues.
• Prepares for OGC management briefings and reports on a variety of administrative and technical legal issues.
• Utilizes computer programs and software to accomplish the work of the office; utilizes databases to store and retrieve data and produce reports.

Starting at $117,962 Per Year (GS 13)

As a Data Scientist (Direct-Hire), you will perform the following duties:

• Assesses project action plans and ensure compliance with project and, or program requirements; anticipates timeline challenges and bottlenecks, establish milestones; and establishes working relationships with the project owners and stakeholders for overall data science resolution of complex issues/problems.
• Translates the results of complex analysis into clear, actionable communications that equip Agency decision makers to make informed, data-driven decisions about product development and strategy. Presents the results of quantitative analyses to non- technical audiences.
• Uses appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data such as probabilistic matching and imputation of missing values.
• Solves technical problems by choosing the appropriate tools and explaining data architecture and design to both technical and non-technical audiences and delivers reports and relevant information to support the needs of leadership, agency, and policy/project teams.

These duties are described at the GS-13 full performance level; the GS-11 is a developmental level leading to such performance.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Data Scientist (Direct-Hire) GS-1560-11/12/13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Starting at $82,764 Per Year (GS 11-13)

• Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for the Agency's cyber and cyber-related resources and/or operations.
• Bolsters cybersecurity by ensuring the Agency is increasing the safety and security of SBA services, and implementing the requirements contained in the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, as well as the Federal Zero Trust Strategy.
• Leads development, planning, coordination, administration, management, staffing and supervision of the information security and privacy operations related to SBA-wide IT security and privacy programs.
• Leads the effort to maximize the integration between FISMA reporting and certification and accreditation to ensure increased continuous monitoring and remediation of IT systems' threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assure information systems and associated facility provides a level of security that is commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the loss, misuse, disclosure, or modification of the information contained in the system.
• Advance cybersecurity by overseeing and supporting Agency implementation of Zero Trust plans and execute the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.
• Facilitate information security risk assessment and risk management processes.

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Senior Planner
- South Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join our award-winning Electrical Services team which is part of our Specialist Business Unit. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Senior Planner will be accountable for ensuring that projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. The Senior Planner will prepare and articulate competent plans for any scale of project that comply with Company and functional procedures and standards and contribute to business success. You will establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. What you'll be doing
- Assimilate information and summarise it in a manner that can be used to communicate the work scope to others.
- Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements.
- Undertake programme risk analysis.
- Prepare visual material in support of planned methods.
- Prepare resource schedules for use at review.
- Manage personally controlled project documentation in an orderly fashion.
- Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.
- Contribute to coaching, supporting and formal training of others.
- Provide a link to communicate planning community information between all parties
- Draw up a bid preparation programme and contribute to the tender queries database.
- Define methods and establish competitive outputs, in consultation with the estimator and other team members, including the supply chain in appropriate circumstances.
- Cooperate with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works.
- Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect cost items.
- Contribute the required written submission material.
- Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material.
- Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material and accept further defined tasks.
- In consultation with Estimator advise project team of required feedback reports and support. Who we are looking for
- Extensive experience of civil engineering contracting at Agent level (preferred).
- NEC experience and ideally to have worked on a similar project
- Use of planning software (P6, ASTA, TILOS, QSRA) and computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project
- Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery.
- An understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function.
- Must be able to drive and happy to travel, when needed.
- MEP/M&E experience beneficial but not essential.

This permanent position is eligible for 100% local telework.

Articulates and communicates to project teams the assignments, projects, problems to be resolved, actionable events, milestones, and issues, and sets deadlines and time frames for completion. When applicable, coordinates implementation of the projects and work relationships with relevant areas of the Library. Ensures consideration of whether the Library and external organizations can support the proposed projects or activities.

Uses the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) methodology (including project integration, planning, communications management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality control, HR management, risk management, and procurement management) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices; creates Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), GANTT charts, and performance measurements; and manages work through all SDLC phases (including system concept development, planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration and test, implementation, operations and maintenance, and disposition phases).

Leads and coordinates project activities with project team members. Facilitates project communications. Leads and oversees complex projects and identifies dependencies between projects. Develops PMLC and SDLC documentation.

Develops and maintains project schedules and identifies dependencies and the critical path within IT project tasks affecting project milestones and goals. Conducts risk management and develops mitigation and contingency plans needed to keep projects on track. Works with others to plan, baseline, and update IT project plans to control costs and meet scheduled deadlines.

Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Schedules and conducts regular project team meetings; ensures team members are aware of and participate in project planning activities to achieve team goals and objectives. Prepares and delivers periodic progress reports. Regularly develops, updates, and compiles individual and team performance metrics.

Tracks application design and delivery status through the life cycle stages, ensuring business needs are satisfied. Interviews stakeholders to clarify project scope and identify assumptions and constraints. Identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among project team members in accord with established workflow, skill levels, and/or occupational specializations.

Participates in IT PMO policy and process development, including development and preparation of PMLC and SDLC workflow diagrams, process write-ups, templates, and samples.

Conducts and/or oversees project process and deliverable quality reviews and audits. Provides peer reviews, mentorship and training to other Library Project Managers

Provides project portfolio reporting and analysis, including preparation of PMO project portfolio reports, review of project and portfolio performance metrics, and formulating project portfolio recommendations based on overall project and portfolio performance. Facilitates Project Portfolio Review meetings.

Provides PMO-related communications to stakeholders and updates PMO websites to reflect current PMO processes and resources. Maintains Project Management Office database to ensure project data is kept current.

Works with the IT Project Management Officer, IT Steering Committee, IT Investment Management Portfolio Officer, Enterprise Architecture, OCIO Management, Security, Contracts, and other Library stakeholders to ensure PMO processes are in alignment with other related Library-wide processes and provide necessary process inputs and outputs.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, business analysts, IT specialists, contractors, and others to identify and capture user requirements and expectations at the Service-wide and division/office levels. Leads multidisciplinary teams of government employees and contractors to synthesize, clarify, define and document business requirements and processes. Evaluates requirements and processes, and recommends feasible solutions.

Participates in IT strategic planning efforts. Monitors usage statistics, identifies trends and patterns, analyzes best value propositions, and recommends enhanced or new IT solutions. Leads analytical efforts on special projects to improve operating efficiency from business and technical perspectives. Develops reports, feasibility studies, and briefings on specific IT issues.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

As a Program Manager (ESD Director) at the GS-0340-15, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing expert knowledge of program management, support function policy and strategy concepts, best practices, processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinating strategic planning for ODR&R, supporting the development of the Office's vision, coordinating performance management, and ensuring successful achievement of ODR&R's goals.
• Developing and implementing strategies or alternative procedures and identifying new technologies to improve the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, utilization of manpower, use of equipment, organizational structure, distribution of work assignment, and addressing a fluctuating workload by obtaining feedback from a variety of sources.
• Keeping the Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This is a Permanent appointment in the Competitive service with a full-time work schedule.
• If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities.
• By applying for this position with SBA's Executive Support Division, 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 is not a bargaining unit position.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

The incumbent serves as the Program Manager for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Duties include -

-Reports to and receives guidance from the Associate Administrator/Deputy Associate Administrator. Facilitates the day-to-day operations of OSDBU by resolving issues of responsibility. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of OSDBU.

-Issues performance plans for OSDBU leadership and assists in conducting mid-year and end of year performance appraisals.

-Coordinates the daily operation of staff activities relating to the Office and collaborates with other offices within GSA. Ensures that GSA's communications, products, and policies as they relate to their program area, are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Administrator and the Administration. Attends meetings with/for the Associate Administrator as appropriate and/or as directed.

-Handles details involved in implementing decisions reached by the Associate Administrator. Supports the Associate Administrator in being responsible for all human capital functions and transactions, working in close coordination with the Office of Human Resource Management.

-Gathers data and prepares decision papers needed by the Associate Administrator in presenting the agency's position on important issues related to the operation of GSA.

-Contacts staff and operational offices within GSA for information and reports; reviews and revises staff reports; analyzes data; and presents it in a format convenient for the Associate Administrator.

-Assigns work to staff based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, ensures that personnel and position action requests are promptly initiated when required.

-Responsible for furthering the EEO program within GSA, ensuring equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, and special program objectives.

-Advises the Associate Administrator/Deputy Associate Administrator on the development of strategies to alleviate and/or avoid unfavorable circumstances, and provides coordination within Central Office, the agency's business lines and the regions relating to any small business activities. Has technical authority on various areas of OSDBU including program management.

-Uses considerable judgment, confidentiality, and ingenuity in interpreting the intent of policies that do exist and in developing applications to specific areas of work.

-Champions changes to acquisition regulations and policies that prohibit efficiency in the procurement process and that serve as barriers to GSA meeting and exceeding its small business contracting goals.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience applying Lean/Six Sigma principles (or other process improvement methodologies) to achieve and improve operational performance through the design, implementation, execution, and control of the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS) processes.

As a Business Process Manager, GS-0343-15, you will perform the following major duties:

• Serve as a focal point for providing a wide range of data analysis and process re-engineering services to all levels of OAS management and staff.
• Work with the Director in developing strategic plans for the implementation of short-term and long-term objectives for the office and is responsible for the documentation of measurements for agency-wide reporting requirements.
• Lead business process discovery for the OAS, evaluating processes throughout the organization and their integration.
• Utilize expert knowledge of civil aviation accident investigations to guide the analysis and redesign of processes, including the use of advanced methods involving statistical data analysis.
• Develop complex business cases and impact analyses to ensure buy-in with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Office Director and Deputies to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and measures needed to evaluate the capability of existing processes and the effectiveness of process and programmatic changes and improvements.
• Review and evaluate office written work products to ensure they are logical, well-organized, and understandable.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

As a Program Manager (ESD Director) at the GS-0340-15, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing expert knowledge of program management, support function policy and strategy concepts, best practices, processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinating strategic planning for ODR&R, supporting the development of the Office's vision, coordinating performance management, and ensuring successful achievement of ODR&R's goals.
• Developing and implementing strategies or alternative procedures and identifying new technologies to improve the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, utilization of manpower, use of equipment, organizational structure, distribution of work assignment, and addressing a fluctuating workload by obtaining feedback from a variety of sources.
• Keeping the Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This is a Permanent appointment in the Competitive service with a full-time work schedule.
• If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities.
• By applying for this position with SBA's Executive Support Division, 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 is not a bargaining unit position.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

The Financial Analyst's duties include:

• Manages, monitors and has oversight of all financial and budget matters involving OWBO and grantees. Manages and analyzes WBC invoices for completeness and accuracy, monitors the timely submission of all invoices, including financial reports submitted in the Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Notice of Award. Responsible for the oversight of multiple year fiscal monies, keeping track of each. Accountable for the timely and accurate payment of all grant invoices. Interacts regularly with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and the Office of Grants Management (OGM) to negotiate, persuade and/or influence managers or other appropriate officials to accept and implement requirements and provisions to improve or expand SBA's grant and Cooperative Agreement programs.
• Prepares Approval List (SBA Form 1223) for fund approvals fore grantees. Assigns Approval Lists to Grants Management Specialists (GMS) via PRISM system for creation of shell awards and to de-obligate funds to close expired awards. Coordinates and works with GMS on de-obligations received from the finance center or OGM. Works with GMS to determine which awards are ready to close and which awards may remain open. Perform desk duties and other administrative tasks to close past FY funding obligations and agreements in accordance with prescribed directives. Prepares various reports to describe concerns or issues and presents recommendations for corrective action. Monitors and reports on the status and payment progress of WBC invoices and makes available reference materials, files, and background documents and prepares regular reports for senior management.
• Serves as a backup to OWBO GMS with requests for payment/ reimbursement and advance payments for grantees. Manages contracts or inter-agency agreements. Tracks OWBO and WBC spending through oversight of expenditures, processing OWBO invoices and maintaining status logs and other controls over budgetary activities of all OWBO and WBC expenditures.
• Purchases equipment and furniture for OWBO. Verifies all purchase transactions to ensure they comply with applicable rules, regulations, and guidance. Authorizes, commits, and ensures timely obligation of the OWBO travel funds for staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12)

As a Community Project Specialist, you will:

1. Negotiate and oversees project plans, budgets and schedules with applicants and awardees to establish baselines and manage awards.
2. Manage all aspects of the of the project's finances. Oversees award funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution, and close-out of awards.
3. Work with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists.
4. Provide technical and project management expertise and assistance to the contracting officer (CO) and program officials.
5. Directs the management of large numbers and types of grants or cooperative agreements supporting all aspects of clean energy projects.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12-13)

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.

This position is located the Small Business Operations Division, Contact Center within the Office of Small Business (OSB), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).The Small Business Operations Division is responsible for supporting OSB by managing the maintenance of OSB's systems such as Salesforce, EOL, and the Electronic Loan Management System (ELMS), internal projects, the Contact Center, and finally OSB's Budget. The Contact Center manages OSB's reporting through the data and reviews the Export Credit Insurance (ECI) Division's policy documents for exporter short-term multi-buyer and single-buyer insurance products within EOL. The purpose of the work is to assist U.S. exports to support EXIM staff, the contact center and other OSB offices.

At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Junior Business Development Specialist advance trainee performing a variety of developmental assignments and projects to assist U.S. exports by providing support to the contact center and other OSB offices. Receives a diverse range of business developmental exposure to gain and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed at this level; and to effectively prepare for an upward mobility opportunity within the division.
• Uses automated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, marketing tools and current software to support the Regional Directors to enter the appropriate data for loan transactions and enters new and amended Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) into the EOL. Conducts general random checks on various entities monthly to track and verify online shipment data matches the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) report. Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff.
• Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff. Reviews and analyzes data on credit reports and refers discrepancies to appropriate staff member or supervisor for resolutions.
• Prepares Letters of Interest and amendments for various higher graded specialist for program applicants and requests for administrative and routine assistance from Regional Directors (RD), Lender Account Managers (LAM), and Broker Account Managers (BAM) as directed by the higher graded specialist and/or supervisor.
• Prepares transaction files to include exposure data on the obligor/guarantor, financial data as submitted or as retrieved from the Eurostar or other credit/financial information systems, D&B and other credit reports for the various staff throughout OSB; and reviews all information submitted by the applicant and information available in EXIMs files on the credit or corporate history of the obligor/guarantor.
• Prepares certification reminders and provides to higher graded specialist for review before sending to policyholders.

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 7-9)

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.

This position is located the Small Business Operations Division, Contact Center within the Office of Small Business (OSB), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).The Small Business Operations Division is responsible for supporting OSB by managing the maintenance of OSB's systems such as Salesforce, EOL, and the Electronic Loan Management System (ELMS), internal projects, the Contact Center, and finally OSB's Budget. The Contact Center manages OSB's reporting through the data and reviews the Export Credit Insurance (ECI) Division's policy documents for exporter short-term multi-buyer and single-buyer insurance products within EOL. The purpose of the work is to assist U.S. exports to support EXIM staff, the contact center and other OSB offices.

At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Junior Business Development Specialist advance trainee performing a variety of developmental assignments and projects to assist U.S. exports by providing support to the contact center and other OSB offices. Receives a diverse range of business developmental exposure to gain and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed at this level; and to effectively prepare for an upward mobility opportunity within the division.
• Uses automated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, marketing tools and current software to support the Regional Directors to enter the appropriate data for loan transactions and enters new and amended Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) into the EOL. Conducts general random checks on various entities monthly to track and verify online shipment data matches the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) report. Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff.
• Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff. Reviews and analyzes data on credit reports and refers discrepancies to appropriate staff member or supervisor for resolutions.
• Prepares Letters of Interest and amendments for various higher graded specialist for program applicants and requests for administrative and routine assistance from Regional Directors (RD), Lender Account Managers (LAM), and Broker Account Managers (BAM) as directed by the higher graded specialist and/or supervisor.
• Prepares transaction files to include exposure data on the obligor/guarantor, financial data as submitted or as retrieved from the Eurostar or other credit/financial information systems, D&B and other credit reports for the various staff throughout OSB; and reviews all information submitted by the applicant and information available in EXIMs files on the credit or corporate history of the obligor/guarantor.
• Prepares certification reminders and provides to higher graded specialist for review before sending to policyholders.

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis, the incumbent has responsibility for developing and coordinating VHA's national planning guidance, directing VHA's strategic planning efforts, and providing guidance and technical expertise to key VHA officials on matters relating to VA-wide health care facility infrastructure policy and strategies and for capital asset management within VHA. This includes the following duties and responsibilities:

- Leads, manages, directs the formulation and analysis of health care related policy and planning issues; develops, analyzes, implements, and coordinates system-wide planning goals, requirements, and procedures including evaluative tools and planning models to support the Department and VHA operations, program development and policy issues.

- Leads and manages the assessment of key trends in health care and translating them as appropriate into strategic guidance for VHA. Manages strategic issues for policy formulation and resolution by the organization.

-Prepares directives, regulations and other policy documents based on decisions by the National Leadership Council Strategic Directions Committee and the Under Secretary for Health (USH). Assesses, develops, and implements policy and planning information resources and tools.

- Analyzes VISN planning documents to identify policy issues that need further development and resolution. Analyzes national documents such as Congressional bills, OMB guidance, and external reviews to identify policy issues that impact on VISN planning. Leads, directs, coordinates and prepares national analyses and reports related to health care planning.

- Operates with delegated broad authority and responsibility for the administrative coordination, analysis, and review of the studies associated with health care delivery and capital asset planning throughout VHA. Provides expert advice to the ADUSH for Policy and Planning, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health (PDUSH), Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management and USH in the development and implementation of the strategic plans associated with capital asset planning.

- Conducts program evaluations. Develops information and processes for complying with legislative and congressional requirements for reports and information on VHA's strategic capital asset program. Leads and/or plans research, develops and provides information and tools to be used by VHA headquarters and field managers in support of strategic planning and strategic capital asset program planning.

- Provides policy direction, expert advice and guidance to VHA managers on aligning and integrating capital

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)