Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a candidate for a Computer Scientist/Operations Research Analyst, DR-1550/1515-I/II for the Joint Warfare Analysis Center, Dahlgren, VA This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Duties Develop representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world. Identify critical elements/vulnerabilities, prioritize targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provide qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options. Prepare, produce and deliver timely, relevant, and technically accurate targeting products including the respective methodologies, assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations to the customer. Prepare and deliver comprehensive, formal and informal briefings to customers and command senior leadership. Present and defend methodologies and analytical results within and outside of the organization. Document any new or improved development, concepts, techniques, etc. Provide expertise to other analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative partners. Explore, develop, evaluate and/or operationalize new technologies and capabilities to improve analytical quality, technical content, presentation and delivery of targeting products. Develop innovative and useful approaches for improving or expanding methodologies, models, products and services, including technically advancing the rigor of products using advanced analytical methods and structured problem-solving techniques. Improve business processes and reduce product cycle times, without sacrificing technical rigor or quality. Identify and apply best practices from government, industry or academia to strengthen organizational analytical position. Build effective collaborative networks and alliances with key peers and stakeholders across the Operations and Intelligence Communities. Actively engage these peers and stakeholders, involve them in key tasks and decisions, and effectively leverage the social networks and alliances to achieve value-added results. Represent the command externally to foster collaboration and promote understanding of the command, its mission and respective capabilities. Collaborate across discipline and organizational boundaries to achieve and/or enhance organization efficiencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Position is subject to polygraph testing
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• New employees to the Department of the Air Force 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
• 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

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements. For DR-I: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include understanding of methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices; experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and make inferences AND using programming languages such as R and Python; application of mathematical and statistical theories. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the DR-1/GS-07/9/11 broadband position in the federal service. For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to DR-I/GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include comprehensive knowledge and mastery of methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices; mastery in utilizing programming languages such as Python and R to develop custom solutions to analytical problems. Candidates should also display mastery in applying systems thinking concepts and techniques and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the DR-II/GS-12/13 broadband position in the federal service. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR INITIAL APPLICATION, HOWEVER, IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Joint Warfare Analysis Center - JWAC 4048 Higley Road Dahlgren, VA 22448 US
• Name: Ellen Thompson
• Email: [email protected]