Operations Research Analyst Security Clearance

Position: OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST with Security Clearance
Location: Andrews AFB

Duties
* Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
* Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.
* Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.
* Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
* Analyzes the short and long range impact of DOD, USAF, and other directives on the organization. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. 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. Evaluation of

Education:

The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of transcripts 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 of one or more specialized areas of operation research sufficient to apply new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature.

Experience of research techniques and concomitant ability to obtain information concerning subject studies to perform sound analyses. Skill in coordinating extensive projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Projects are characterized by high visibility, unusual urgency, or program criticality. Ability to use advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of operations research and related sciences and disciplines.

Ability to design, build, and use very complex, sophisticated models to simulate real-world environments of many variables.

NOTE:

You must submit your resume with your application. 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. Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. 2.

Experience with Organizational Design, Workflow Design, Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, and CPI methodologies (such as Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Contraints, etc). 3. Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support…