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

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Description

Duties:


  • Develop and defend assessment reports internally to the Office of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations and Plans).
  • Serve as representative in liaison with other team members for such purposes as exchanging techniques, technical information/ideas and collaborating on projects.
  • Communicate findings via clear and concise written and graphic representations appropriate for audiences internal and external to the Army.
  • Develop linear or multivariate programming models to optimize development projections.
  • Ensure appropriate statistical tests are performed accurately on data.
  • Develop mathematical, statistical, and other automated system models for identification and analysis of data.
  • Identify and evaluate cost and budgetary factors that impact various programs and weighs cost relationships when developing models and alternative solutions.
  • Analyze and evaluate advanced proposals to satisfy program and mission objectives.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of 10% may be required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program).

Qualifications:


A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.
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Who May Apply: US Citizens

  • 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-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:Utilizing automated system models for identification and analysis of data to support assigned projects and studies; designing research and study methods for a broad program operation; and identifying pertinent information through various data collection and analysis procedures.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13)
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Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education:


Additional information:


  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefits


Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.


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