OPERATIONS DATA ANALYST

Summary You will serve as a OPERATIONS DATA ANALYST in the office of the Operations Planning Manager branch (Code 300.1), Operations Department (Code 300) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will be responsible for providing pertinent data analysis support to the branch through various aspects of data collection, trend analysis, and data finalization via report. You will prepare periodic analysis reports using database factors for distribution to the supervisor and other managers. You will assist in the review and analysis of overall administrative and support programs through review of reports, projects and information. You will prepare charts and graphs as necessary to present status of ongoing projects and programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of the department's mission, policies, programs, goals, and management objectives in order to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of operations and guide the effective utilization of program data. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Experience applying data analysis principles, concepts and skill in drawing conclusions or identifying unwanted trend areas for corrective actions. Experience utilizing proper techniques and procedures effective in monitoring and measuring the level of quality in all products and services rendered by the Department. Experience applying management principles, practices and techniques in order to provide administrative services to the Operations Department, analyze adminis­trative practices and designs and recommend improvements in procedures and policies. Experience integrating, balancing and monitoring the status of actions significant to Department mission and programs and to determine potential for improvement opportunities. Experience applying basic knowledge of Naval ships systems and over­haul/repair processes as they relate to the work of the department. Experience communicating with varying levels of management, with skills needed for written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and convey findings relating to departmental issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education or Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.