Operations Research Analyst

Air Education and Training Command • Maxwell AFB, AL

7d

About The Position

Serves as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work. Designs, develops, and adapts mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques to provide analytic evidence, advice, insights, and recommendations supporting sponsor analytic objectives in Air Force wargaming efforts. Serves as an analyst for AFWI operational wargame events and conducts complex operations research analyses involving unique problems, creative and innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance for entire projects or major phases of broad and varied operations. Participates in meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars concerning wargame analysis tactics, techniques, and procedures; advanced technologies; and support system concepts. Maintains professional development and technical proficiency through interaction with technical and professional societies, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and formal training programs.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including mastery of operations research and analytical principles sufficient to independently plan, lead, and execute comprehensive analyses for complex operational wargame events. Applicants must meet the education or coursework requirements for the GS-1515 Operations Research series and submit transcripts with the application. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight stays, may be required.

Requirements

• Meet the GS-1515 basic requirement through 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 semester hours must be in calculus.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including mastery of operations research and analytical principles sufficient to independently plan, lead, and execute comprehensive analyses for complex operational wargame events.
• Knowledge of operations research analysis techniques and quantitative methods for developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analytic methods, mathematical algorithms, probability and statistical methods, trend analysis, research design, survey development, sampling, data collection and management, modeling and simulation, and measures of effectiveness.
• Skill in negotiating and defending findings and program support concepts.
• Ability to lead study teams, originate ideas, projects, and methodologies, and complete projects or studies within financial and time constraints.
• Ability to develop and use data collection techniques and to design, build, and use models and simulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.
• Ability to exercise judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and foresee the impact of changing technology.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13.
• Transcripts must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst for AFWI operational wargame events.
• Plan, lead, and execute comprehensive analyses for complex operational wargame events.
• Perform operations research analyses involving unique problems, innovative techniques, advanced approaches, and new technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on projects or major project phases.
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to wargame analysis methods, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• Maintain technical proficiency and professional development through professional interaction and formal training.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior