Operations Research Analyst

Army•Fort Bragg, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority position is with U.S. Special Operations Command (Army) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Operations Research Analyst plans, evaluates, coordinates, and integrates operations research system analysis activities with other staff elements and functions. The analyst identifies problem areas; defines the nature and scope of problems, possible study approaches, assumptions, and objectives; and prepares internal and external analyses and evaluations of organizational material products for active and reserve forces. The role also involves preparing, presenting, and defending research studies and analyses on controversial subjects. The position supports the USASOC G-8 Test and Evaluation Division by leading and conducting complex analytical studies supporting SOF, MFP 11, and LIC programs. The analyst designs and executes studies from inception to completion using advanced mathematical, statistical, and scientific methodologies to assess materiel solutions, operational concepts, business processes, and emerging SOF capabilities. The role maintains liaison with requirements, program management, and technical staff across military departments, USSOCOM, and OSD, representing the Command in panels and briefings, and provides historical insights and advice grounded in proven techniques as well as scientific principles and theories. Employment is subject to suitability or fitness determinations, a Top Secret security eligibility determination, pre-employment screening and subsequent random testing, a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, and a one-year probationary period unless previously satisfied. The position requires travel up to 25% of the time, a valid state driver's license, and compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment. A bachelor's degree or higher meeting the stated operations research or related coursework requirement and one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 are required. Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must also meet the time-in-grade requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in operations research, or a degree with 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.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, including experience leading and conducting complex operations research studies, designing and executing analytical studies, liaising with requirements/program management/technical staff, and providing historical and technical advice.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Pass a pre-employment screening and be subject to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations to ensure continued fitness for the duties.
Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or possession.
Meet any applicable suitability or fitness determination and one-year probationary period requirements.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Applicants using foreign education must provide the required evaluation or evidence of equivalent credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and integrate operations research system analysis activities with other staff elements and functions.
Identify problem areas and define the nature and scope of problems, possible study approaches, assumptions, and objectives.
Prepare internal and external analyses and evaluations of organizational material products for active and reserve forces.
Prepare, present, and defend research studies and analyses on controversial subjects.
Lead and conduct complex analytical studies supporting SOF, MFP 11, and LIC programs.
Design and execute studies from inception to completion using advanced mathematical, statistical, and scientific methodologies to assess materiel solutions, operational concepts, business processes, and emerging SOF capabilities.
Maintain liaison with requirements, program management, and technical staff across military departments, USSOCOM, and OSD; represent the Command in panels and briefings.
Provide historical insights and advice based on proven techniques and procedures as well as techniques and procedures based on scientific principles and theories.