The incumbent serves as an Operations Research Analyst (Data Scientist), reporting directly to the Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis (BTA or Bureau). BTA reviews and analyzes service contracts, monitors foreign business practices and the rates of foreign government-owned or -controlled carriers; and reviews carrier-published tariff systems under the accessibility and accuracy standards of the Shipping Act.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement A 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. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Specialized experience includes leveraging analytic, statistical, and programming techniques to assist senior subject matter experts in analyzing and interpreting large or complex datasets to develop data-driven solutions. GS-13: One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Specialized experience includes leveraging and developing analytic, statistical, and programming techniques to analyze and interpret large or complex data sets to develop data-driven solutions as a technical consultant. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement. A copy of your transcript must be included in your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; an official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Trade Analysis 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 940 Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 2025235773
• Email: chayden@fmc.gov