This position is located in the Office of Vice Commandant (CG-09), Deputy Commandant for Operations (CG-DCO), Office of Search and Rescue Policy (CG-SAR), Policy Division (CG-SAR-1), Washington, DC.

Duties

As an Operations Research Analyst within the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Search and Rescue Policy Division, this position serves the Information System Owner (ISO) for the USCG’s computer simulation-based tactical decision aid, the Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS), this position leads a team of computer scientists and other technical experts to continuously refine the methodologies and technologies which are used to plan searches that optimally allocate the available effort to maximize the probability of finding survivors of distress incidents.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Unofficial Transcript is required at time of application.
• Pre-employment drug test is required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

A. Basic 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. Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. ~ AND ~ In addition to the basic requirements you must meet the specialized experience. At the GS-14 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service, state, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Resume must demonstrate that you meet 4 out of the 6 specialized experience below: Utilizing methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to evaluate, develop, and implement systems and tools (such as Monte Carlo/particle filter simulations of physical processes); Providing recommendations for solutions of problems that involve statistical or mathematical calculations; Researching or staying abreast on new scientific principles or theories, research techniques, innovative applications or technologies; Providing guidance and technical advice to internal and external audiences; Assisting with development, procurement, analysis and implementation of new technologies; Conducting analytical studies to ensure program requirements are being met. Quality Factor: Education or knowledge in Search Theory or search planning experience is preferred but not required. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7120 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]