Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-12

Basic Requirements 1515 Series:

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: AT THE GS-12 LEVEL: To qualify for this position, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis:

1. Contributing to the development of substantive recommendations to improve agency program operations and management systems;
2. Under the guidance of senior analyst(s), applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to help plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies;
3. Under the guidance of senior analyst(s) analyzing the value of new technologies and identifying the most fruitful approaches for understanding costly and high risk developmental efforts;
4. Conducting simulation experiments, analyzing results, and preparing appropriate technical reports;and
5. Compiling, organizing, and analyzing data/information to find solutions to problems requiring the use of a broad range of established operations research methods and techniques.

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

Combination of graduate level education beyond the first 2 years of progressive graduate study and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.