Operations Research Analyst, NH-1515-03 (GS13)

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Program Analyst

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as an Operations Research Analyst supporting the Resources Management Directorate, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at the NH-1515-03* (GS13) grade level.

*There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if selected.

ATEC uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, this position will be set at the control point Senior Operations Research Analyst with a salary set no higher than $128,043 with locality pay.

Job Responsibilities

As an Operations Research Analyst you will:

  • Serves as an operations research analyst responsible for leading research and analysis efforts of programs, workload, and financial data in support of the organization's mission.
  • Utilizes a knowledge of and working proficiency in operations research systems analysis (ORSA) concepts and practices to accomplish tasks that support cost effective decision making.
  • Completes program analyses and development of alternative courses of action for senior leaders.
  • Provide independent analysis on program efficiency and cost benefits as required.
  • Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to senior leaders through verbal, narrative, and graphical means.
  • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing program or process improvements.

 

 

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

See OPM Basic Requirements for Professional and Scientific Positions for Group Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

See OPM Individual Occupation Requirements for 1515 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Data Analysis
  • Partnering
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Research

YOUR RESUME:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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 at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • 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.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel