Total 12 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in San Antonio, Texas

You will:

• Serve as a technical/programmatic authority in providing expert advice and assistance to state, local and/or tribal governments and non-profits to help facilitate assigned environmental protection program development within states/municipalities/tribes.
• Serves as a primary senior staff authority and coordinator to develop and implement stakeholder/EPA partnerships for environmental protection programs; negotiate, facilitate, create, and evaluate state specific agreements.
• Manage grant, cooperative agreements and/or interagency agreement (IAGs) activities related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out of very complex, difficult, or novel grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements, including responsibility for monitoring performance.
• Manage special projects and lead ad hoc teams.

  Direct the work of other staff in agreement negotiation; monitor compliance of agreements; negotiate funding levels for recipient needs. Determine specific program goals and objectives; identify resources; propose specific methods and approaches, schedules and milestones.

You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• You will provide consistency and high quality documentation for planning projects for all customers in the geographic area of responsibility.
• You will provide technical direction for all services provided by the various directorates at NAVFAC SW, Assistant Regional Engineer (ARE) staff or Public Works Team with the main focus on planning-related issues.
• You will establish the project scope and criteria based on general policies and directives.
• You will approve changes to criteria or procedures when appropriate and may deviate from traditional methods in order to accomplish assigned duties.
• You will evaluate architecture and engineering construction projects to recommend and implement initiatives for improvements.
• You will compose technical reports for management providing updates on the status of master plans.
• You will develop and maintain project criteria, schedules, and budgets in conformance with project and customer requirements.

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.

• 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.

• Assist with under-paid or unpaid claims.
• Identifying sources of reimbursable earnings and ensuring accurate billing, collecting, depositing and reporting.
• Reviews Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for appropriateness to the claim submitted.
• Enters and extracts accounts data for reports needed by supervisor or management officials of Naval Medical Center and higher echelon activities.
• Complete a wide variety of accounting transactions, monitor and reconcile accounts in various financial systems.
• Maintains accountability of claims being processed to ensure bills are processed within established timeframes to facilitate reimbursement.

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.