Operations Research Analyst

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Serve as the principal cost estimating expert for the program/team, providing authoritative guidance and analysis to program/organization leadership.

The advertised salary for Fort Belvoir and Dahlgren, VA does not include the current rate of tax-free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), which is 33.94%."

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

• 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
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position.
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance.
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Business, Cost Estimating. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics certification within 48 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.