Operations Planning Analyst - Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States - Air Force Civilian Service

Description

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Operations Research Analyst GS to work at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 3 at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.

AFOTEC is the United States Air Force's only operational test agency (OTA) for all ACAT I, II and DoD oversight acquisition program Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) activities.

In this position you will serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for operational test and evaluation while providing advice and assistance in the tasks of data collection, processing, analysis and management.

Ideal candidate will serve as lead analyst and recognize agency expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development and adaption of mathematical, statistical, econometric and other scientific methods and techniques for operational test and evaluation of Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) flight testing.

Evaluate final test reports and comments on the validity of test results and conclusions associated with major development and/or modification of nuclear strategic deterrent systems.

• Obtain & maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, engineering or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics.

• Experience performing studies of issues arising in varied subjects which are complex and very difficult to define, and require unconventional approaches or the application of sophisticated analytical techniques
• Experience formulating, testing, and evaluating new policies, theories, principles, concepts, and practices of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E)
• Knowledge of a broad range of weapons systems operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities to design of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) experiments, projects, or studies
• originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques
• Experience with statistical software packages (such as JMP, R, MATLAB, etc) are highly desired
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. You must pass initial and if hired must pass periodic short notice drug testing
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
• Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

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