The position is in the Data Management Center (DMC) within the Operations Directorate under Selective Service System located at Great Lakes, IL. The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, led by the Office of Personnel Management, showed SSS ranked as the #8 best place to work out of all Small Government Agencies. The ranking is fully based on views from employees who work in the Agency. SSS leads in supporting diversity, employee innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership.
Summary
The position is in the Data Management Center (DMC) within the Operations Directorate under Selective Service System located at Great Lakes, IL. The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, led by the Office of Personnel Management, showed SSS ranked as the #8 best place to work out of all Small Government Agencies. The ranking is fully based on views from employees who work in the Agency. SSS leads in supporting diversity, employee innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership.
Government-wide (All) - Current/former permanent competitive service employees in the federal government, including well-qualified surplus and displaced federal employees (CTAP and ICTAP) in the local commuting area. Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under a special hiring authority or certain veterans may also apply (See "Benefits and Other Information").
As a Operations Research Analyst at the GS-1515-12/13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include under supervision:
Applies mastery level skills of commonly available statistical and mathematical program analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL) to conceptualize, formulate and code unique programming methods for the manipulation, analysis and presentation of data to support the agency's planning, decision -making and mission accomplishment.
Summarizes and presents information, findings and results of analyses to decision makers in formats and displays that facilitate use of the information in decision making.
Responsible for the substance of study reports and briefings presented at the highest levels of the agency.
Applies mastery level skills of commonly available software tools (e.g., Tableau, MS Excel, PowerBI) and information systems for the extraction, maintenance and transformation of large, complex data sets.
Coordinates, facilitates and guides the collection, merging and storage of a broad range of registration data and programs to assist in idea generation and problem resolution.
Finds, acquires and transforms new sources of related data.
Designs and conducts studies to evaluate the utility of prospective business intelligence tools to support reporting capabilities.
Trains and leads teams composed of members from multiple directorates.
Develops and maintains a data warehouse that is accessed by all directorates to inform decision-making and execution.
Formulates and structures ill-defined problems with limited available data into executable tasks, research designs and study methods.
Applies various tools and technics, such as decision analysis, statistical inference, data mining, modeling mathematical programming, time-series analysis, non-parametric statistics, query-language programming, simulation, systems engineering and predictive modeling.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Résumé and supporting documents (See How To Apply).Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay.
Must be suitable to complete a favorable background investigation.
New employees will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package.
All qualification requirements must be met by midnight on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for the Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-12 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. This experience includes extensive knowledge in professional operations research to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, process and/or operational problems and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to decision-maker, perform extensive inquiry into basic data to discover facts or fundamental relationships utilizing SQL; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
To qualify for the Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-13 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. This experience includes extensive knowledge as a senior professional operations researcher with knowledge to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, process and/or operational problems and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to decision-maker, perform extensive inquiry into basic data to discover facts or fundamental relationships utilizing SQL; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications. Applies mastery level skills of commonly available statistical and mathematical program analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL) to conceptualize, formulate and code unique programming methods for the manipulation, analysis and presentation of data to support the agency's planning, decision -making and mission accomplishment. Summarizes and presents information, findings and results of analyses to decision makers in formats and displays that facilitate use of the information in decision making.
Education
If education is a basic requirement or you are qualifying all or in part based on your education, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial). Failure to submit transcripts may result in an ineligible rating.
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. For further information, click on http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion consideration, you must be: 1) a preference eligible; or 2) a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions (you must submit a DD214-member copy 4).
Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility; and 3) be rated well-qualified for the position. To be well qualified the evaluation of your resume and supporting documentation must place you at an 85 or above for consideration under merit promotion procedures.
For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Selective Service: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, go to: http://www.sss.gov/
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your Resume (if you submit a personally developed resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
Assessment Questionnaire responses.
Performance AppraisalOR a Written Statement as to why one can not be provided must be submitted (applies to current Federal service employees). Your performance appraisal must be your most recent (within the previous 18 months) performance appraisal.
SF-50 (Applies to current or former Federal service employees) To allow us to verify that you meet TIG requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s:
Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions)
With-In-Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSI)s
Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date.
Other Supporting Documents:
VEOA documentation (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, VA letter, etc.)
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
Your Resume (if you submit a personally developed resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
Assessment Questionnaire responses.
Performance AppraisalOR a Written Statement as to why one can not be provided must be submitted (applies to current Federal service employees). Your performance appraisal must be your most recent (within the previous 18 months) performance appraisal.
SF-50 (Applies to current or former Federal service employees) To allow us to verify that you meet TIG requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s:
Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions)
With-In-Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSI)s
Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date.
Other Supporting Documents:
VEOA documentation (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, VA letter, etc.)
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
