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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COST ESTIMATOR - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
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US Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide is Hiring an OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COST ESTIMATOR - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Near Arlington, VA

Duties

  • Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
  • Performs studies of issues arising in varied subjects of advanced difficulty and complexity
  • Establishes assumptions, measure of effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.
  • Analyzes the feasibility of advanced analytical approaches or radically different proposed policies.
  • Conclusions and recommendations have a major impact on top-level management plans and decisions regarding requirements definition, planning, and acquisition of major upgrades and new system capabilities.
  • Defines problems and develops and coordinates study plans.
  • Determines source data and sample sizes
  • Plans, designs, and conducts test(s) to obtain data
  • Compiles, organizes, and analyzes large amounts of complex data
  • Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems
  • Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques
  • Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations
  • Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Must obtain and maintain a SECRET Security clearance. Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • 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.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 03 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements.
  • This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification Level III in Financial Management within 24 months of assignment.
  • Position requires Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Financial Management Level III certification requirements and approvals of certification requests.

Qualifications

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Education

This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515.Degree: in operation research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operation research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter course requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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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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  • Benefits

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  • Required Documents

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    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    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.

  • How to Apply

    Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). The vacancy may also be viewed on LinkedIn.
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    Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

    Agency contact information

    Dawn O'Connell

    Email

    dawn.oconnell.3@us.af.mil

    Address
    EHA DHA
    550 C Street West
    JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
    US

    Next steps

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  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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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    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$81k-106k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/03/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/30/2024

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