Operations Research Analyst - Arlington, United States - US Office of the Secretary of the Army

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US Office of the Secretary of the Army
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Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:


  • Plan and conduct statistical data analytics projects and/or studies to evaluate, design, and tabulate statistical sampling plans and analytical procedures and processes.
  • Use professional and scientific knowledge to conduct data analytics on operational and strategic level assessments, identification of shortfalls and gaps, troubleshoots data issues and ways to mitigate risk.
  • Prepare and present briefings and make presentations regarding the progress and/or results of projects/studies.
  • Stay informed of industry technology, trends, and best practices to advise senior executives/leadership on new and improved data analyses strategies.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Information security clearance.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.

Qualifications:


Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst:

  • In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
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GS-7 Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes 1) utilizing basic operations research and data science techniques for quantitative analysis; 2) assisting with basic analysis on data elements and systems, data flow, dependencies, and/or relationships in order to contribute to quantitative analysis; and 3) under supervision, following plans and conducting basic statistical data analytics projects and tabulation of analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05) or industry equivalent.

  • OR
  • Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR

  • Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above.
    See additional information for Superior Academic Achievement criteria.
OR

  • Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

  • OR
  • Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR

  • Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

  • OR
  • Education: Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science


(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR

  • Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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GS-13 Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing advanced operations research and data science
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