About the Position: This Supervisory Operations Research Analyst position is located with the US Army, Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) in Orlando, FL.

Duties

Using statistical, mathematical and modeling techniques, incumbent develops, analyzes and validates life cycle cost estimates prepared for complex simulator, training and instrumentation systems. Directs the efforts of a multidisciplinary team to develop and document a fully supportable and defensible life cycle cost estimate. Plans develops and reviews comprehensive economic analyses for alternative investment decisions to provide the PEO STRI managers and Staff a qualitative basis to assist in the materiel acquisition program decision process. Performs analysis of program/system/project implementation and execution, in order to enable the effective programming of funding and manpower resources. Develops and provides the cost proposal/evaluation sections of the Request for Proposal (RFP), Proposal Evaluation Plan (PEP) and Proposal Evaluation Report (PEP) in support of "Best Value" contractual determinations. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. Serves as a first line supervisor to manage and direct personnel involved in cost analysis/cost estimating functions, design-to cost programs; contractor performance reporting; and/or government cost estimates.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position
• Financial Disclosure statement OGE 450 Required
• Requires Acquisition Level III Certification in Business Cost Estimate
• Requires up to 10% TDY.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Supervisory Operations Research Analyst: This position has a positive education requirement which is, the incumbent must have a Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:(1) Utilizing a variety of complex mathematical, scientific, statistical, and information handling (as well as other operations research techniques) to analyze program requirements; (2) Evaluating the purpose, configuration, characteristics, and parameters for assigned programs to identify cost factors and relationships and develop mathematical models and life cycle cost estimates; (3) Developing the methodology for solution using the latest advances in mathematical modeling, analytical techniques, cost, and economic analysis techniques; and (4) Preparing and collaborating on comprehensive technical and scientific reports and briefings covering all phases of projects assigned. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 (GS-13). All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsCost Estimation and AnalysisLeadershipMathematical Reasoning

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6ECAA PEO STRI ORLANDO LTDAU DO NOT MAIL Jacksonville, FL 32232 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk