OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1515: 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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) i.e. for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/30/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying principles, theories and concepts of statistics for the application of statistical analysis techniques to real world business problems. Utilizing statistical packages R and/or Python to code and conduct statistical analysis, predictive analytics and general statistical modeling. Investigating business processes by forming hypothesis, developing statistical hypothesis, analyzing operations, validating hypotheses and based on findings developing actionable recommendations operations efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinating with a diverse workforce of external and internal stakeholders advise on complex findings to non-technical audiences.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Operations Research Investigation and Testing- Apply scientific testing methods to investigate research questions through successive integration of analogies, patterns, and relationships, as well as integration of mechanisms for feedback and study restructuring.

2. Research- Proficiency in developing strategies and initiatives designed to conduct research and analyze complex data outcomes and outputs related to workforce and organizational development and programs such as reports, dashboards, and workforce research papers.

3. Statistical Analysis-Apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.

4. Statistics-The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample. ie Sampling, Estimation, Weighting, and Statistical Tests (Hypothesis Testing).

5. Oral & Written Communication- Writes and speaks in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience in prescribed formats. Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately