Operations Research Analyst

Duties

DUTY 1
Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems.

DUTY 2
In a Career Broadening capacity, reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.

DUTY 3
Serves as a consultant and Air Force level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.

DUTY 4
Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Mobility agreement and non-disclosure agreement MUST be signed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate TOP SECRET (SCI) security clearance
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• This is a formal career broadening position; assignment duration is limited to 36 months. Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DP2Z and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
• This position has been designated by the DAF 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.
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include comprehensive knowledge of specialized areas of operations research sufficient to apply new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature, data analyses, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling / simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures, and ability to use advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of operations research.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Expert knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.

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

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

4. Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information, including technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience.

5. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques.

6. Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.

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.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

Area of Consideration is limited to current permanent internal Air Force employees with qualifying Operations Career Field experience; all other candidates will be outside the area of consideration.

This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months. This vacancy announcement is for one formal career broadening opportunity in the Operations Career Field. The organizational location of this position is MacDill AFB, FL

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months

Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may not be used.

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