The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
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Summary
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies
Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data/information to find solutions to problems requiring the use of a broad range of established operations research methods and techniques
Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques
Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning. Prepares and presents briefings on the study's progress and results
Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional development to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments
Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
The duty location for this position is located at Tinker AFB, OK.
Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
Qualifications
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst performing professional and scientific work requiring systematic, critical, intensive investigation into a subject in order to develop the principles, criteria, methods, and data to be used in support of projects or problem-solving studies. To provide high quality enterprise-level performance assessments/metrics and sustaining engineering program execution for the 448 SCMW and P&E Groups to effectively support the warfighters, when and where needed. Working under the guidance of senior analyst(s), applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies. Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data/information to find solutions to problems, requiring the use of a broad range of established operations research methods and techniques. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional development to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualification will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of operations research analysis to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, and/or operational problems and procedures.
2. Knowledge of mathematics and analysis to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate recommendations/conclusions clearly.
3. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts.
5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors and fundamental relationships, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
6. Ability to plan and organize work and confer with co-workers effectively.
Additional Position Requirements:
1. A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited institution in operations research or mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely related scientific discipline is highly desired.
2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
3. May be required to acquire and maintain a security clearance.
4. This position has been designated as an Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
Education
Basic Requirements:
Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
Additional information
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
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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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
