U.S Air Force
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Pay$65370.00 - $102900.00 / year
LocationArlington/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 778341200
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- PCS cost may be authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may require an appropriate security clearance
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
- Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Total salary varies depending on location of position
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Some positions under this announcement may require a secret clearance.
- More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
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The primary purpose of this Operations Research Analyst position is to serve as a developmental Operations Research Analyst, performing operational research duties in support of assigned program(s) or financial management/operational research functional. The full performance (target) and out-placement broadband level for this position is NH-3.Duties
NH-02
1. Performs routine, continuing cost analysis assignments and basic cost estimating tasks (Component Cost Analysis (CCA) Program Tasks).
2. Provides support to senior analysts, Division Chief and Technical Director in development of cost data bases, parametric relationships, cost estimating software and documentation, and research reports.
3. Initiate and accomplish special projects for applicable organization. Evaluates cost analysis studies to determine total resource requirements for advanced weapon systems and automated information systems.
4. Performs special assignments according to formal training plan. Attains pertinent knowledge of the mission, values and organizational goals as it relates to financial management field.Requirements
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
1. 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. This series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform scientific work
that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific
methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and
insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. The primary requirement of the
work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.
2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as a condition of
employment.
3. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
4. The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
5. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
1. Professional operations research knowledge to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to analyze management problems and procedures.
2. Analytical skill to develop models which simulate operations through use of mathematical techniques and to use analytical models with critical judgment.
3. Ability to recognize problems and develop solutions.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.About the company
The United States Department of the Air Force is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Air Force was formed on September 18, 1947, per the National Security Act of 1947 and it is the military department the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force are organized within.