About the Position: Ft. Meade is located between two major cities, Baltimore and Washington D.C., and approximately 11 minutes from an International Airport. Ft. Meade is a hub for the joint services, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines & Navy. In addition to many recreational activities, you can tour the historical sites of Annapolis; visit the White House in Washington, D.C.; or attend a football, basketball or baseball game with one of professional and college teams in the area.

Duties

Serve as team member and, at times, serve as primary advisor to Brigade Commander (BDE CDR) and Command Group on market research, data collection, and information synthesis pertaining to recruiting market, mission analysis, and mission assignment. Analyzes and recommends distribution and allocation of BDE resources to achieve all assigned recruiting missions. Conducts intelligence preparation of the market for BDE CDR on a continual basis for periodic and special requirements. Coordinates market analysis with all elements of BDE staff. Provides recommendations to affect market penetration support and prioritize production and promotional efforts for tactical-level execution. Provides CDR with BDE, battalion (BN) and company (CO) level assessment of BDE market to integrate, synchronize, and coordinate efforts of CDR's staff and subordinates. Provides primary training for BN market analysts as well as supports training for Company Leadership Teams and Station Commanders in market analysis techniques and strategies. Conducts annual inspections of BN market and mission analysis process and procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Personnel security investigation required.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. GS-09 Level: Specialized experience for the GS-09 Level: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-07). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Utilizing Microsoft Excel to effectively track, organize, sort, and manipulate data sets of varying complexity; 2) Performing data visualization tasks to create clear and concise basic charts, graphs, and dashboards for data representation and analysis; 3) Cleaning and reprocessing raw data by identifying and handling missing values, outliers and inconsistencies to ensure data quality and integrity; and 4) Performing data validation checks and verifying data integrity for accuracy and reliability. OR Education for the GS-09 Level: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as business administration, statistics, computer science, software engineering, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience for the GS-09 Level: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-09 Level: 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-07). GS-11 Level: Specialized experience for the GS-11 Level: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-09). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze, track, sort, and manipulate complex data sets using advanced formulas, functions, and filtering techniques; 2) Performing data visualization techniques to create intricate charts, graphs, and dashboards for comprehensive data representation and analysis; 3) Performing data transformations by combining and integrating data from multiple sources to ensure data consistency and accuracy for analysis; 4) Interpreting complex data patterns, trends, and correlations to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis; and 5) Utilizing data mining techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns, clusters, and associations within large datasets to uncover hidden insights and opportunities. OR Education for the GS-11 Level: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as business administration, statistics, computer science, software engineering, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience for the GS-11 Level: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-11 Level: 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-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementAnalysis and ResearchData AnalysisEducation and Training Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address BF-APF-W06RAA 1ST RECRUITING BDE DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk