• Applies knowledge of petroleum, oil and gas networks and/or systems and performs modeling of those systems to predict system behavior.

• Prepares, produces, and delivers timely, relevant, and technically accurate analytical products and recommendations to military customers.

• Explores, develops, evaluates and/or operationalizes new methodologies, technologies, or tools in order to enhance the organization's operational capabilities in the field of transportation and/or logistics

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Incumbent must have or be capable of obtaining and retaining a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• May be subject to 3-year probationary period pursuant to JWAC FRN, 85 Fed. Reg. 29419 (May 15, 2020).
• Position is subject to polygraph testing
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
• New employees to the Department of the Air Force 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
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: In order to qualify for this position you must also meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Individual Occupational Requirements found at:
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions

For DR-I: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience applying systems thinking concepts and techniques; structured analysis principles; research and development; AND experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and make recommendations.

For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to DR-II/GS-12/13 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience should include comprehensive knowledge of scientific design and development principles, methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices. Candidates should also display mastery in applying systems thinking concepts and techniques; structured analysis principles; and cost- benefit analysis methods sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new development projects and the mission, operations and programs of customer organizations.

Education Requirements -

General Engineer (0801):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

Operations Research (1515):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Knowledge of the functions and operations of oil and gas system processes and components.

• Ability to analyze information, extrapolate where data is missing, make correct inferences and conclusions, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to a variety of audience in both oral and written format.

• Knowledge of Department of Defense military command structure, missions, and programs, national security issues, trends, and topics of interest

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 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. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.