Operations Research Analyst

• Performs a broad range of advanced technical assignments entailing unique problems creativity innovative use of complex techniques advanced approaches and/or new technologies.
• Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of new or substantially improved software equipment materials instrumentation devices systems mathematical models processes techniques and/or procedures with many advanced interrelationships to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects studies or problems.
• Provides technical guidance theoretical expertise advisory support and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Attends meetings conferences briefings and seminars related to program planning advanced technologies and complex support system concepts.
• 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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Position is designated Special-sensitive; incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be subject to polygraph testing and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work requires the incumbent to be subject to recall during non-duty hours weekends and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.
• The work requires the incumbent to be subject to temporary and permanent shift changes.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA)
• Continued from above: certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment or secure an approved waiver.
• The employee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in advanced analytical mathematical or statistical theories principles concepts methods and techniques related to statistical analysis; parametric and non-parametric analysis; computer modeling; decision theory; mathematical programming; regression analysis; and economic analysis sufficient to design and develop the most appropriate techniques to solve problems enhance performance or increase efficiency and effectiveness; provide expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives; conceptualize systems and reduce them to the most effective simplified and manageable representation and treatment; and simulate a process developing a detailed model of the most critical features of the process.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of engineering mathematics statistical analysis modeling/simulation software development and/or other scientific concepts principles standards methods techniques practices and procedures
2. Knowledge and understanding of agency AF Department of Defense (DOD) and national-level doctrine regulations policies guidelines requirements and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
3. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify investigate resolve complex issues or problems and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.
5. Skill judgment resourcefulness originality and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in order to produce highly technical reports position papers briefings: resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience; effectively negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.