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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, Operations Research Series 1515.
BASIC 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 broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes professional knowledge of Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) as it relates to warfighting. Extensive understanding of NAVWAR Electronic Attack, Electronic Support, and Electronic Protection as it applies to warfighting. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities. Substantial knowledge of JNWC programs and activities; NAVWAR missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; engineering tools and methods; and techniques for assessing program development to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to use and evaluate NAVWAR models and simulation techniques.
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 Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) as it relates to warfighting. Extensive understanding of NAVWAR Electronic Attack, Electronic Support, and Electronic Protection as it applies to warfighting. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.
2. Substantial knowledge of JNWC programs and activities; NAVWAR missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; engineering tools and methods; and techniques for assessing program development to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to use and evaluate NAVWAR models and simulation techniques.
3. Working knowledge of the Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and satellite navigation (SATNAV) in each of the Space, Cyber, and EW domains.
4. Skilled in quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
5. Ability to lead or participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations; skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to recognize and use correct grammar to communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information, including technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience.
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
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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- Functional Expert (FE) performing operations research analyses on unique problems, using of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
- Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models, tools, standards, models, and simulation to analyze results and predict outcomes for NAVWAR projects, studies, or problems.
- Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on projects and/or major phases of operations.
- Oversees the DoD Global Positioning System Electromagnetic Attack (GPS EA) frequency coordination process. As technical expert (TE) leads and/or attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and 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, by reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature, and participation in formal training programs.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- This position has been designated as Key Essential. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Position may be recalled to duty.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. Approximately 30 days per year.
- Work is normally performed in an office environment with periodic requirements to work in field conditions for up to several weeks at a time.
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
- Incumbent is subject to uncommon tour of duty hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis. (continued)
- Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) (continued)
- other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, (continued)
- national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
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, Operations Research Series 1515.
BASIC 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 broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes professional knowledge of Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) as it relates to warfighting. Extensive understanding of NAVWAR Electronic Attack, Electronic Support, and Electronic Protection as it applies to warfighting. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities. Substantial knowledge of JNWC programs and activities; NAVWAR missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; engineering tools and methods; and techniques for assessing program development to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to use and evaluate NAVWAR models and simulation techniques.
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 Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) as it relates to warfighting. Extensive understanding of NAVWAR Electronic Attack, Electronic Support, and Electronic Protection as it applies to warfighting. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.
2. Substantial knowledge of JNWC programs and activities; NAVWAR missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; engineering tools and methods; and techniques for assessing program development to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to use and evaluate NAVWAR models and simulation techniques.
3. Working knowledge of the Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and satellite navigation (SATNAV) in each of the Space, Cyber, and EW domains.
4. Skilled in quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
5. Ability to lead or participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations; skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to recognize and use correct grammar to communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information, including technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience.
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
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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