About the Position: The Position is with the Futures and Concepts Center, G-3/5/7 Analysis Division Fort Eisenhower Georgia duty station. The incumbent will serve as an Operations Research Analyst providing cost benefit analysis.

Duties

Serve as an Operations Research Analyst with a focus on cost-benefit analyses. Evaluate existing and proposed cost benefit analysis using analytical tools and mathematics to maximize effectiveness of operations. Review and analyze data, estimates and/or reports, e.g. system performance analyses, quantity estimates, Acquisition Program Baselines, Selected Acquisition Reports, and Cost Factors (Installation, Weapon System, and Unit). Present study results, findings, conclusions, options, and recommendations to higher commands. Use general mathematical analysis, sampling, queuing, other statistical techniques, and automated mathematical models to determine cost benefit. Apply subject matter expertise to ensure. sound cost estimating principles and statistical analysis practices are incorporated into estimates.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A one year probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• This Position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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. One year of specialized experience which includes which includes: 1) using the principles, practices and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including determination of lifecycle costs, application of cost models and evaluation of cost realism; 2) applying operations research techniques and performing analysis, given specific guidance on methodology and interpretations; 3) demonstrated skill in written and oral communication sufficient to present concepts and concept development plans to leaders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Modeling and SimulationOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

***NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED even if you are a current federal employee.***

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FN-W3U2AA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk