This is a public notice announcement to notify interested applicants of vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this announcement. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement to be considered .You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/

Duties

This position is in the Excepted Service. A current Federal Career or Career-Conditional employee selected must voluntarily relinquish his or her competitive status prior to appointment to this position. You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/ The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst performing professional and scientific work requiring systematic, critical, intensive investigation into a subject in order to develop the principles, criteria, methods, and data to be used in support of projects or problem-solving studies. You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained until the announcement expires and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Depending on grade level and the division to which assigned, incumbent will perform one or more of the following: - Data Science/Analysis: Conduct analysis in a programming or statistical software suites such as R, Python, Excel, AI/ML techniques, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form upon entering the position and annually
• Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year (FY) 2017. Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3326; Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of the appointment effective date may require a 180-day waiver package.
• You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE  @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your resume and application materials should reflect your competency in the following KSAs. Do not submit a separate written statement addressing the KSAs below. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Quantitative Analytics: Ability to use mathematical reasoning and data to design, develop, and apply mathematical, statistical, and/or scientific research methods to explain and address complex problems. Demonstrated experience using a range of analytic methods (e.g., data visualization, regression, machine learning, simulation) and experience applying quantitative analysis to complex organizational challenges. Familiarity with a programming or statistical software suite like R, Python, or SQL. U.S. Defense Policies and Programs: Knowledge of U.S. defense policies and programs, allied military capabilities, and/or projected threats to U.S. interests. Ability to review DoD planning documents (National Defense Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, etc.), evaluate Service investment strategies, and prepare comments and fact-based recommendations for changes or improvements. Building Coalitions: Ability to identify opportunities for collaboration between internal and external parties in order to advanced shared or closely related objectives. Demonstrated ability to navigate large organizations, share and obtain mission critical information, and achieve Win-Win outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders. Communication -Ability to translate complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language through varied types of written communication to include emails, memos, PowerPoint briefs, white papers, and full reports. Oral communications may include formal presentations or briefings in front of large groups of senior officials and could occur with little to no forewarning and may require communicating on matters with opposing views. Must be able to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Cite specific examples of employment of experience in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of the position.GS-11: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes independently performing recurring assignments of limited difficulty and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher graded analysts. General operations research assignments for portions of a project or study consisting of a series of interrelated task or problems.OR2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree GS-12: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience include, under guidance of senior analysis(s), applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies.OR3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-13: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. An example of specialized experience includes extracting and organizing raw program and/or cost data under general direction from a supervisor or senior analyst, conducting basic mathematical analysis of program information, and assisting in the collection, development and implementation of program and/or cost related information. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level. GS-14: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing scientific inquiry independently, supporting roles in a teaming environment, demonstrated knowledge and application cost estimating methodologies, demonstrated analytical acumen in support of an agency's analytic approaches, effectively communicating with senior officials, internal and external colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level. GS-15: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes leading teams in a teaming environment, performing complex statistical analyses; performing complex cost estimates and determining lifecycle costs; evaluating large and complex military programs; performing complex analyses in the absence of defined goals and outcomes, providing expert consultation and technical expertise to agency senior leaders on studies and analysis, and effectively communicating with senior officials, internal and external colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Quantitative ability to use mathematical reasoning and data to design, develop, and apply mathematical, statistical, and/or scientific research methods to explain and address complex problems Knowledge of U.S. defense policies and programs, allied military capabilities, and/or projected threats to U.S. interests Critical thinking skills Communication skills PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Education

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification determination, you will be removed from consideration.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]