The incumbent performs complex studies of program, management, operations and workload issues which involve OHO's hearings and appeals programs, providing management and/or program officials with sound and quantitative information as a basis for making decisions.

Duties

Conducts complex operational research studies into any aspect of program operations in Headquarters and field offices in an effort to resolve technical programmatic problems related to OHO's delivery of services. Analyzes characteristics of workload inefficiencies and provides advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. Analyzes study findings and leads in the development of recommendations proceeding from study results, and consolidates recommendations into a final product. Prepares and presents in-depth reports and position papers to management regarding analyses of problems. Recommends changes in policies, procedures and management systems affecting not only SSA and OHO, but also other Federal and State agencies with program responsibilities.

Requirements

• Proof of ICTAP eligibility required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The specialized experience also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. The primary requirement of the work is competence in the rigorous methods of specific inquiry and analysis. NOTE: Your resume must describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your grade (if federal), and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. If your resume does not give a detailed description of the duties you perform as they relate to the required qualifications for this position, your application will receive no further consideration. IN ADDITION, applicants MUST have a degree in operations research OR a degree in a related field (such as Engineering/Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Management Science) that includes 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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, EVEN IF YOU CURRENTLY HOLD OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY HELD A POSITION IN THIS SERIES OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education

Applicants must have a degree in operations research; OR
Possess a degree in a related field (such as Engineering/Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Management Science) that includes 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.

For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit Operations Research Series - Individual Occupational Requirements

If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DCHO - OBFS 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCHO
• Email: [email protected]