The Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, is seeking Operations Research Analysts (ORA) to provides a wide range of technical services to clients responsible for overall strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex transportation projects and programs. 

Duties

The Operation Research Analyst:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience applying operations research tools and information technology and systems knowledge to decision making processes, system development methods or other operations. Experience contributing to reports and/or presentations. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience in applying and customizing operations research tools to improve decision making processes, system development methods or other operations within a scientific or technical field. Experience preparing reports and/ or presentations, and presenting results of research findings to individuals and groups such as managers, clients, professional organizations, and/or other groups and individuals. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience designing, developing, and adapting engineering, statistical, econometric and/or other scientific methods for problem-solving and analyzing significant issues. Experience preparing full life-cycle projects (or tasks of large projects) and communicating progress and presenting results to a wide range of groups and individuals, including senior staff. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-13 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the GS-14 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 it must include: Experience in operations research principles and practices at the professional expert level; and working experience applying engineering, statistical, econometric and/or other scientific methods.   Experience identifying and developing new business opportunities for an organization that provides technical services. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-14 level; you must have experience. 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: Knowledge and skill applying complex analytical, mathematical, statistical, principles and practices sufficient to plan, coordinate, and execute specialized studies of marked difficulty and responsibility; apply modeling techniques and procedures; develop mathematical algorithms; and write statical computer programs. Skill in designing and performing computer simulations, analyzing data using probability statistics and trend analysis, designing sample surveys, and modifying established methods. Knowledge of the project management process including developing plans and schedules; estimating resource requirements; defining milestones and deliverables; monitoring activities; evaluating and reporting on progress. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with technical personnel and Federal, state, and local officials. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques. For all types of consideration, 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 experienceFor additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]