Operations Research Analysts

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: The Position is with the Futures and Concepts Center, G-3/5/7 Analysis Division Fort Huachuca, AZ duty station. The incumbent will serve as an Operations Research Analyst providing cost benefit analysis. Responsibilities Serve as a senior operations analyst with a focus on cost benefit analysis and technical authority for the interpretation and presentation of analytical findings and conclusions. Perform a broad range of cost-benefit studies in areas relating to Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader, Personnel, and Facility (DOTMLPF) requirements within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Army. Independently plans and accomplishes special studies/staff actions. Keep abreast of advances in state-of-the-art technology and new methods by means of membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional conferences, and consultation with other analysts in the cost and benefit analysis community. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 (1515): 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes: 1) Applying advanced operations research, mathematics, and statistics sufficient to perform cost benefits analysis; 2) Applying knowledge of economic analyses and other cost analyses methods, models and tools, to integrate cost and benefit analyses; and 3) Leading and organizing studies of complex issues and problems to effectively plan, prepare, and support a range of economic analyses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education ***NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED even if you are a current federal employee.*** 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. 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(n) 36 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Advanced in Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual, Recruitment or Relocation Incentives. (If offered, a signed Service Agreement will be required.)