This vacancy is for a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As aSupervisory Operations Research Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Oversee the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, key strategic programs, investment decisions, and various management reviews (e.g. milestone reviews, budget reviews). Lead and plan the development of multifaceted models and tools to estimate program costs including development, procurement, operation and maintenance phases, time phased spending and budget profiles, program schedule projections, and probability distributions incorporating program risk factors. Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, decision theory, mathematical programming, regression analysis, and economic analysis. Independently analyzes large data sets consisting of qualitative, quantitative, structured and unstructured data types using advanced techniques to identify findings relevant to leadership decision making. Provides technical assistance by advancing the development of appropriate and technically sound methodologies. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Operations Research Analyst ZP-1515-5 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). The system replaced the Federal GS pay plan structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-05 is equivalent to the GS-15 grade level. To qualify at the ZP-05 level applicants must meet the Basic Requirement and Specialized Experience requirements listed. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: 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. -AND- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-04 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge and experience in applying the principles, theories and methods of cost analysis, operations research, engineering, economic analysis and resource management to acquisition issues; Extensive knowledge and use of analytic tools and data development, organization, and analysis for use in studies and analyses. Superior ability to analyze data and use quantitative financial analysis; identify financial issues and present results to senior managers; Experience in designing and performing innovative cost analyses in support of trade studies, analysis of alternatives, affordability assessments, long term strategic planning and program development activities; Knowledge and experience defining and estimating Mission Critical Programs(> $250M lifecycle cost) or comparable complex government or commercial systems; Experience in budget, procurement, and resource planning for the federal government; use of cost estimating techniques; and innovative use/integration of new forecasting methods; and Demonstrated ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; proven ability to remain open-minded and change opinions based on new information and requirements. DESIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: (Not a requirement to be determined qualified for the position.) Professional certification in cost estimating or related field highly desired including: International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA), Department of !Defense (DoD) Level III Cost Estimating, Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis, International Society of Parametric Analysis (ISAP) or similar certifications. Master's degree from an accredited college or university that includes a course of study in engineering, operations research, mathematics, statistics or other subject requiring competence in mathematical problem solving.

Education

See Qualifications Above.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Shannon Thompson
• Email: [email protected]