OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Summary This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 12/23/2023 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques. Learn more about this agency Duties As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a recognized technical expert for data science, operations research, master data management, and data visualization. Uses advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to extract meaningful value from data. Develops and conducts data science and operations research analysis and techniques. Participates in the analysis and evaluation of business requirements and user needs as a component of planning and design. Understanding and monitoring recent advancements and developments in AI/Autonomy and other advanced technologies. Displays research skills, derives conclusions, develops recommendations, and delivers written status updates, formal technical reports, and briefings to superiors. Coordinates activities and provides metrics and consultation in support of initiatives within and outside of the Command. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance. 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 telework eligible at Agency and Supervisor's discretion Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606. This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft and include overnight stays. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Use operations research to develop mathematical, statistical and scientific methods. Coordinate extensive visibility projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to design, build, and use very complex, sophisticated models to simulate real-world environments of many variables. Apply experimental theories and/or new applications or developments through data science and or data engineering or architectural theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods. Translate statistical findings into terms meaningful to decision makers. Use PySpark, SQL, and Python or Java computing frameworks. Familiarity with Cloud Based Data Architecture (e.g., Palantir Foundry). 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: Operations Research Analyst: 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. This job series has a positive education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts containing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned; or other documentation to support your eligibility under the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515 series. If the required courses were obtained in an undergraduate program, you must submit that transcript. Submitting a graduate degree transcript only will not suffice in verifying those specific course requirements were satisfied unless the required courses were obtained during the graduate program and are reflected as such, or unless the graduate degree awarded is in Operations Research. 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 Other Notes: 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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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