Operations Research Analyst
About The Position
The Assistant Secretary of War for Strategy, Plans, and Forces (ASW/SPF) advises the Under Secretary of War for Policy on the Department of War’s most critical force-planning challenges, as prioritized by the National Defense Strategy. The Under Secretary of War for Policy is the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War on matters concerning the formulation of national security and Department policy. Reporting to the Principal Director of Strategy and Force Development, the Operations Research Analyst performs high-profile and sensitive assignments to support key programs and resolve critical problems. The analyst works independently on complex issues and recommends solutions that inform the prioritization and integration of Joint Force operational requirements. The position also facilitates cross-organizational sharing of modeling and simulation methodologies, data assets, and analytical insights.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet the basic education requirement: a 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 be in calculus.
- For GS-15 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level, applying knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position.
- Demonstrate experience serving as a consultant and technical advisor in broad areas of classical and modern advanced actuarial science, operations research, mathematics, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, and statistics.
- Demonstrate experience providing technical input to publications or other documents that form the basis for public policy.
- Demonstrate experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting obligation and execution performance of Joint Force programs and functions in charts, papers, and formal meetings with senior members.
- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components; a Special Background Investigation and favorable adjudication are required.
- Meet applicable federal employment suitability, Selective Service, and drug-testing conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-profile and sensitive assignments supporting key programs and resolving critical problems.
- Independently address critical and complex issues and recommend solutions to inform prioritization and integration of Joint Force operational requirements.
- Facilitate cross-organizational sharing of modeling and simulation methodologies, data assets, and analytical insights.
- Serve as a consultant and technical advisor across areas including operations research, mathematics, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, and statistics.
- Provide technical input to publications and other documents that support public-policy formulation.
- Analyze, interpret, and present obligation and execution performance of Joint Force programs and functions in charts, papers, and formal meetings with senior members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
