Job opening: OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Salary: $47 273 - 75 168 per year
Published at: Aug 10 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
You will serve as a Operations Research Analyst in the Navy Price Fighter (NPF) Department of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.
Duties
You will perform various forms of proposal evaluation and pricing validation support to the buyers, managers, and users of Department of Defense (DoD) and Non-DoD weapon systems, spare parts, and support services.
You will develop a functional cost model to ensure accurate pricing of the contractor?s submittal, and allow for the alternate pricing of all recommended positions resultant from the proposal evaluation.
You will identify and thoroughly evaluate all primary cost drivers, establishing and analyzing a representative sample wherever necessary and/or applicable.
You will input all recommended findings into the developed cost model, and summarize the evaluation results in the form of a detailed technical report specifically tailored to the format of the proposal and/or requests of the customer.
You will perform technical cost analyses in support of the acquisition of weapon systems, weapon subsystems, and weapon system components.
You will conduct special cost studies where it is necessary to work with other subject-matter specialists to define objectives, system parameters, and level of detail.
You will develop or review life-cycle cost estimates for major and non-major weapon system programs.
You will act in the capacity of subject matter expert in the support of project teams.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Qualifications
GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing a full range of duties as a professional Operations Analyst utilizing a knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of estimating for weapon systems, military programs, and acquisition strategies towards the formulation of general project planning. I have experience performing more complicated routine assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or a Senior Operations Research Analyst. I am able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Specialized experience includes the following duties: 1) Applying mathematical principles/practices with an emphasis on analytical methods and theories when developing and evaluating proposed or current cost procedures, techniques and methods; 2) Utilizing a knowledge of data analysis principles, practices and theories applied to manufacturing, production, cost estimating, and technical processes; 3) Selecting and developing analytical and cost estimating models to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; 4) Utilizing various computer software applications related to industrial and systems engineering analysis (spreadsheets, computer-aided design, word processing, presentation graphics and database software); and 5) Referring all unusual or controversial issues to the supervisor or Senior Operations Research Analyst.
GS-07:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing a full range of duties as a professional Operations Analyst utilizing a knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of estimating for weapon systems, military programs, and acquisition strategies towards the formulation of general project planning. I have experience performing routine assignments under close supervision of the supervisor or a Senior Operations Research Analyst. I am able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Specialized experience includes the following duties: 1) Applying mathematical principles/practices with an emphasis on analytical methods and theories when evaluating proposed or current cost procedures, techniques and methods; 2) Utilizing a knowledge of data analysis principles, practices and theories applied to manufacturing, production, cost estimating, and technical processes; 3) Assisting with the selection and development of analytical and cost estimating models to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; 4) Utilizing various computer software applications related to industrial and systems engineering analysis (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation graphics and database software); and 5) Referring all day-to-day issues to the supervisor or Senior Operations Research Analyst.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Contacts
- Address NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support
5450 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0791
US
- Name: Department of Navy EIC
- Email: [email protected]
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