Operations Research Analyst Security Clearance

Position: OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will develop and deploy complex data analyses and mathematical models to assess programmatic risks and support acquisition decisions across the entire weapon system life cycle.
* You will conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) and create mathematical optimization models to maximize return on investment and guide strategic resource allocation for funding, personnel, and schedules.
* You will lead large-scale analytical projects, translate highly technical findings into formal briefings for senior leadership, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts. Requirements 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 422, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the

Functional Area

and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established time frames.
* 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. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties:
1) Leading the development of complex data analyses for defense weapon systems across all phases of the acquisition life cycle, including applying quantitative techniques to transform raw programmatic data into useful prognostics, evaluating Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) parameters, and assessing operational, schedule, and engineering risks across development, production, and in-service logistics support;
2) Developing and utilizing mathematical algorithms, predictive models, or advanced automation (such as Machine Learning) to analyze complex data and generate useful prognostics;
3) Conducting analyses of alternatives (AoA) and building optimization models designed to maximize the return on investment for program resources and evaluate various risks;
4) Improving analytical methods, tools, databases, and processes while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals; and
5) Leading technical research projects, providing mentorship to less experienced analysts, and translating highly complex analytical findings into formal briefings and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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:
Basic 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…