Senior Air Mobility Operations Research Analyst

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don't just support the mission - we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

This is an opportunity to develop the future force structure of the cargo and aerial refueling enterprise with data informed analysis. Analysts are responsible for determining how many Air Force C-17s, KC-135s, C-130s, C-5s, and KC-46s are needed to win in future conflicts, in addition to what capabilities are needed! Join a fast-paced team to deliver analytics to inform congress and Air Mobility Command leadership on mobility requirements using advanced modeling and simulation techniques. This is an opportunity to learn advanced warfighting models, such as AFSIM and STORM.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Senior Air Mobility Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-13 at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois.

Salary Range: $109,137- $167,663 based on experience

Moving expenses may be paid.

up to 20% telework possible

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. .

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Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position: To serve as an operations analyst and technical authority who leads air mobility operational capabilities studies using analysis methods and techniques over a broad range of functional areas.

U.S. Citizenships Required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance.

Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of personnel Management for the 1515 occupational series must be met (i.e. a bachelor's 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).

Expert knowledge of the Rapid Global Mobility mission area with particular emphasis on aerial refueling operations, capabilities, and technologies. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of both US and foreign air mobility operations capabilities. Thorough knowledge of all AMC and USTRANSCOM missions, policies, organizations, and staffing procedures.

Skill in modeling and simulation, statistics, stochastics, computer science, math, deterministic modeling, artificial intelligence, AFSIM, STORM, operations research.

Knowledge of policies and procedures applicable to security/classification and Privacy Act programs.

Mastery level skill in a broad range of operations research techniques; skill in use of and ability to apply quantitative techniques and application of air mobility models with a focus on aerial refueling capabilities to solve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions for senior management. Extensive knowledge of current Air Force (or similar agency) modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities, resources, and organizations.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.