Operations Research Analyst

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior member of the OAI team supporting the OAI Director, providing independent, analytically informed recommendations to support Army Senior Leader (ASL) strategic decisions on strategy, policy, programs, requirements, and operational efforts. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually. Incumbent may be required to perform occasional Temporary Duty Travel (25%). Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed"unscheduled telework". Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens This announcement will close when 100 applications have been received. In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with 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. - NOTE: Transcripts are required. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. applying mathematical or statistical tools, models, methods, and techniques to evaluate data; 2. identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, and similar factors to improve agency program operations; and 3. providing decision makers with sound, scientific, and quantitative information as a basis for making decisions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). GS-15 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. applying mathematical or statistical tools, models, methods, and techniques to evaluate data; 2. identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, and similar factors to improve agency program operations; 3. providing decision makers with sound, scientific, and quantitative information as a basis for making decisions; and 4. Advising on policy, prioritization, direction, and coordination of analytic efforts and relevant activities to ensure studies, analyses, and assessments are aligned to strategic objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Please be clear and specific when describing your experience. We are unable to make assumptions about your experience. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized for this position. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.