OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Summary This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019 This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as an operations research analyst in the Warfighting Analysis Division (WAD), designing, developing, and executing Joint warfighting analyses of U.S., allied, and partner forces against potential adversaries. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes Periodic travel is required, including overnight and out-of-area (to include international travel). Must obtain and maintain classified courier orders. Qualifications This is a Career Ladder Position. If selected at the GS-11 level, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the GS-12 (JX13999) level, without further competition once time-in-grade, training, satisfactory performance, and other requirements of the higher-grade level are met. The duties and responsibilities of this position are essentially the same as those on PD JX13999 identified above, except the incumbent is under closer supervision, and receives more detailed instructions. As the incumbent progresses, the amount of supervision and instructions are gradually reduced. You may qualify at the GS-11 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applying a wide range of advanced operations research methods to apply new analytic developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad studies often of an unprecedented nature; Applying simulation and mathematical modeling methods to analyze problems in military, economic, scientific, or other complex fields; Using statistical software (R, Python, or similar) to analyze large datasets and produce graphical and statistical insights to inform senior leader decision-making; Interpreting and presenting complex mathematical or technical results to senior, non-technical audiences.. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below: REQUIRED: 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. SEE: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Transcripts MUST be provided, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: Foreign Education Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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