About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Performs a variety of statistical assistant duties to include collecting, collating, tabulating and maintaining data used by the United States Military Academy. Provides statistical support to a multi-disciplinary group by performing statistical based forecasts and depicting results of statistical calculations. Inputs, changes, extracts, and stores data in applicable database or appropriate computer application. Serves as lead integrator, data collector, and key holder for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Prepares material in final form using automation software.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience (GS-07): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying statistical techniques and/or methods to assist in collecting, processing, compiling, computing, analyzing, editing, and/or presenting statistical data for an organization; and 2) using automated databases or computer systems such as SAS (Statistical Analysis System), SQL (structured query language), Qualtrics, and/or "R" (programming language) to input, extract, and/or store organizational data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience (GS-08): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying statistical techniques and/or methods to collect, process, compile, compute, analyze, edit, and/or present statistical data for an organization; 2) using automated databases or computer systems such as SAS (Statistical Analysis System), SQL (structured query language), Qualtrics, and/or "R" (programming language) to input, extract, and/or store organizational data; and 3) coordinating the collection and/or assembly of data from various records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience (GS-09): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying statistical techniques and/or methods to collect, process, compile, compute, analyze, edit, and/or present statistical data for an organization; 2) using automated databases or computer systems such as SAS (Statistical Analysis System), SQL (structured query language), Qualtrics, and/or "R" (programming language) to input, extract, and/or store organizational data; 3) performing research and/or analysis for data related to academic, institutional, and/or organizational programs; and 4) coordinating the collection and/or assembly of data from various records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Proficiency Required:This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementComputer SkillsData AnalysisMathematical Reasoning Time in Grade Requirement (GS-07): Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Time in Grade Requirement (GS-08): Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement (GS-09): Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk