Operations Research AnalystData Scientist

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership abilities of the incumbent while contributing support to the mission and function of the organization which is to provide independent analysis leading to unique analytical research proposals and studies that recommend alternative courses of action to senior DoD officials.

Duties

DUTY 1:
Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; employs scientific and analytical techniques to define quantify and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects studies or problems. Performs independent analysis leading to unique analytical research proposals and studies that recommend alternative courses of action to senior DoD officials.
DUTY 2:
In a Career Broadening capacity reviews and evaluates study projects proposals and/or reports for
adequacy of methodology including the use or development of computerized models ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.
DUTY 3:
Serves as a consultant and Air Force level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Utilizes technical knowledge to formulate determine and/or influence Air Force (AF) policy. Conclusions and recommendations have a direct impact on AF level management plans and decisions regarding policies and procedures.
DUTY 4:
Attends meetings conferences briefings and seminars related to program planning advanced technologies and support system concepts. Represents the AF with other experts within the Department of Defense (DoD) services and industry to establish guidance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Mobility agreement must be signed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZS and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion upon completion of the career broadening assignment the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications

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

Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include:
Comprehensive knowledge and mastery of one or more specialized areas of operations research sufficient to apply new analytical developments methodologies and research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature. Professional knowledge and mastery of a broad range of data analyses mathematics statistical analysis modeling /simulation and/or other scientific concepts principles standards methods techniques practices and procedures. Extensive knowledge and mastery of research techniques and concurrent ability to obtain information concerning subject studies to perform sound analyses. Knowledge of advanced analytical mathematical or statistical theories principles concepts methods and techniques to provide expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives. Knowledge of and skill in coordinating extensive projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Projects are characterized
by high visibility unusual urgency or program criticality. Knowledge of and 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 complex models to simulate real-world environments of many variables.

OR

In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience applicants MUST meet the basic education requirements for the occupational series listed for this position. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application Your transcripts will be required as part of your application . For further information visit: links listed below will take you to the Office of Personnel Management page that outlines these requirements. The term Interdisciplinary refers to multiple disciplines that may be qualifying for this position applicants do not need to possess more than one of the acceptable disciplines. Any of the disciplines listed below are acceptable for this Interdisciplinary position

Operations Research Series GS-1515
Operations Research Series 1515 ()

Data Science Series GS-1560
Data Science Series 1560 ()

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Expert knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.
2. Knowledge of expert quantitative techniques and methods used to develop adapt modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
3. Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas projects and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
4. Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information including technical material which is appropriate for the intended audience.
5. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques.
6. Ability to design build and use models and simulation techniques.

Education

IF USING 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 here 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

PCS restrictions : An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months

Defense National Relocation Program is Authorized

Direct Deposit : All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

This is a formal career broadening position assignment duration is limited to 36 months. Mobility is a condition of employment employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) 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 nondisclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017 Public Lawthe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments including driving mileage airfare and lodging expenses en-route travel to the new duty station and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for substantially all of the increased tax liability resulting from the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020 Public Law 116-92 and the expansion of eligibility beyond transferred for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information please click here.

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.

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