This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.

Duties

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Formulate, plan, direct, and carries to completion a variety of analyses and/or works as a team member on major studies. Area of focus include financial, rates, workload, and operational analysis. Diagnose problems using a comprehensive knowledge of scientific techniques (e.g., data collection and analysis procedures). Utilize mathematical and statistical techniques, elements of operations research theory, engineering knowledge, and innovative efforts to develop new solution(s) to previously highlighted and/or new problems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Telework eligible positions require at least 60% in office time. For those eligible and with supervisory approval, situational telework may be authorized as the mission permits
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Working closely with a supervisor or team leader to conduct research, reviews, and analysis, and development studies of operational issues Using advanced data visualization, modeling, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions Utilizing scientific inquiry in the supervised development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Performing research, reviews, and analysis, and conducting development studies of operational issues Determining sources of data, plans, and using advanced data visualization, modeling, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions Utilizing scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below: DEGREE: Bachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research. OR Bachelor's degree or higher 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 were in calculus. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that 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 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 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 TRANSCOM 508 Scott Drive Bldg 1900 E Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 US
• Name: USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]