Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform scientific work to design, develop, and adapt/extend mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques, and then apply them to plan and conduct strategic assessments. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Duties

DUTY 1: Develops and applies ORA-based analytical processes, methods, and tools to provide analysis, review, planning staff support, coordination, research, analysis, evaluation, document preparation, and briefings to inform decision making by the J84 and other senior leaders. DUTY 2: Contributes to integration of strategic assessment findings into the specific forms required by the DoD program planning process. DUTY 3: Defines and executes project plans for the conduct of own strategic assessments, as well as those requiring team effort.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.6.
• It is desired that the incumbent possesses or obtain one or both of the following certifications: Certified Practitioner of Business Analytics (CPBA) or Project Management Institute – Business Analysis (PMI-BA).
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
• 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/

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education: 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of and ability to devise, apply and adapt a wide range of functional/analytical concepts, principles, and practices associated with classical and modern operations research, mathematics, or statistics. Demonstrated ability to combine this analytical expertise with broad functional and programmatic knowledge of the DoD cyberspace program and of DoD strategic planning processes (e.g., POM, PPBE) to design, develop, adapt, and/or apply decision-making models related to contribute to program requirements, validation, and prioritization. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to identify, adapt, and apply operations research analysis concepts, methods, and tools to plan, conduct, and explain the results of analyses of complex military, intelligence, and/or other U.S. government agency programs. 2. Ability to design, develop, adapt, and/or apply decision-making models related to contribute to program requirements, validation, and prioritization, and to support formal processes like the Program Objective Memoranda (POM) and Planning, Programming and Budget Execution(PPBE). 3. Ability to combine functional and programmatic knowledge with analytical skills to provide findings and recommendations for optimizing the Command's ability to meet future mission requirements based upon strategic guidance. 4. Knowledge of and ability to select and apply regulations, policy directives, and practices governing DoD strategic planning processes used to develop and justify recommendations for definition of priorities and programs, and resource allocation and expenditure. 5. Ability to define assessment projects in terms of purpose, scope, and budget/schedule, and to use resulting project plans to manage and integrate related activities and achieve objectives. 6. Ability to engage in collaborative discussions of substantive strategic assessment issues with colleagues and cyberspace SMEs, and to effectively communicate and advocate for the Command's proposals and positions and adjudicate differences. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Incumbent may be selected for random drug testing and may be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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 Cyber Excepted Service 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]