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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST-DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is seeking an Operations Research Analyst who will perform professional and scientific work involving the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical and statistical methods for various weapons systems. The role requires expertise in operations research analysis, including the development of mathematical models and providing technical guidance on complex studies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a broad range of operations research analysis assignments, entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Performs studies of issues arising in varied subjects of advanced difficulty and complexity. Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives

Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems. Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques. Develops models to test, analyze, and evaluate algorithms and other logic

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort

Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Interfaces with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology

Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (R&D) organizations, and participation in formal training programs

Qualification

Operations ResearchMathematical ModelingStatistical TechniquesData Collection TechniquesQuantitative MethodsAnalytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Male must be registered for Selective Service

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

This position may require travel

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement

Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515

The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift

This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207)

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d

Incumbent shall comply with the requirements

Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics

At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems

Specialized experience is experience in applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to perform a broad range of operations research analysis assignments

Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities

Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions

Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts

Ability to lead study teams and originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints

Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques, and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.