About the Position: This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. Salary: GS-5: $44,887 - $58,354 GS-7: $55,602 -$72,285 GS-9: $68,013 -$88,421 GS-11: $82,289 -$106,982
Duties described reflect the full performance GS-11 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes includes performing budget analysis by examining operating account balances and historical trends; serving as a program coordinator for a travel card program by monitoring reports and identifying delinquencies; assisting with the management of a transportation benefit program by ensuring compliance with regulations; and providing recommendations to management for the proper use of funds.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Post-secondary students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program.
This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $44887 – $106982/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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