This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. About the Position: Serves as an Operations Research Analyst for PEO Missiles & Space. This is a developmental position.

Duties

Serves as a trainee in the field of operations research analysis. Uses standard methods and techniques to perform such duties as gathering, researching, and evaluating cost analysis data; preparing flow charts; performing engineering calculations and compiling statistical data. Performs a variety of tasks in support of higher-grade analysis and which are designed to provide operations research experience and training pertinent to cost analysis of aviation and missile systems. Conduct statistical tests, prepare graphical presentations of analytical results and prepare reports.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This is a Term position NTE 2 years may be made permanent.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Business - Cost Estimating Certification within 5 years of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting cost analysis functions inclusive of cost modeling, development of cost estimating methodologies and their applications; and 2) Developing cost estimates and preparing reports. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-01 (GS-04) position in the federal service. In addition to the general experience requirement above, you must also meet the following education requirement: BasicRequirement for Operations Research Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with 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. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript.) This is an Accelerated Compensation Developmental Position (ACDP). In the development period, the incumbent receives tailored instructions, guidance, training, and supervision designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance at the full performance level. Supervision becomes progressively less detailed as incumbent gains more experience. Incumbent may be eligible for non-competitive ACDP basic pay increases within a six month period, within the target broadband level or non-competitive promotion to the higher broadband level upon meeting the following requirements: (1) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment; 2) successfully met the benchmark and objective requirements for developmental activities, accomplishment of higher level work, and contribution expectations; and 3) results as well as quality of performance determined by the supervisor. Consequently, ACDP basic pay increase or non-competitive promotion to the higher broadband level is not guaranteed. Application packages that are received after the closing date, do not contain your resume and transcript, or are submitted in unreadable formats will not be considered. Position may be filled as a Term appointment NTE 2 years. Employees hired under the modified term appointment may be eligible for conversion to career-conditional appointments or career appointments. This position may be converted to permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as the following requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service and employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointments of at least full successful or equivalent.

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

Contacts

• Address AD-W6DVAA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk