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Conditions of employment
FOR THE DP-05 POSITION :
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems;
2) Coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding;
3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to facilitate effective and efficient work;
4) Directing the work of other analysts, engineers, and data scientists assigned to a team; and
5) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.
FOR THE DP-04 POSITION :
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band (DP-03) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems;
2) Assisting with coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding;
3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to assist with facilitating effective and efficient work; and
4) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:
A. I have a bachelor's or higher degree in operations research.
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B. I have successfully completed a bachelor's or higher degree with 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 and at least 3 of the 24 semester hours are in calculus.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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- You will lead and oversee the execution of the F-35 and other Blue virtual platform Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VVandA) activities in coordination with the Accreditation Team.
- You will optimize data collection and testing processes to ensure efficient and effective support for data analysis and the compilation and review of data packages.
- You will provide regular input to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to keep program management informed of adherence to plan, schedule changes, and resultant impacts.
- You will document, track, and manage the verification of fixes for software issues and deficiencies that impact the accuracy of data collection.
- You will support the compilation, delivery, and review of the Accreditation Support Package (ASP).
- You will maintain contact and attend meetings with other departments/DoD activities, as well as with representatives of other countries, keeping fully informed of the latest activities and technical advancements.
- You will assign tasks, generally in broad terms as to the objectives to be met and consideration for coordination, and when necessary, advise on applicability of technical data and methods of analysis that may assist in completing assigned work.
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Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
FOR THE DP-05 POSITION :
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems;
2) Coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding;
3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to facilitate effective and efficient work;
4) Directing the work of other analysts, engineers, and data scientists assigned to a team; and
5) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.
FOR THE DP-04 POSITION :
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band (DP-03) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems;
2) Assisting with coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding;
3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to assist with facilitating effective and efficient work; and
4) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:
A. I have a bachelor's or higher degree in operations research.
OR
B. I have successfully completed a bachelor's or higher degree with 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 and at least 3 of the 24 semester hours are in calculus.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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