Operations Research Analyst

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst performs professional and scientific work involving systematic and intensive investigation to develop principles, criteria, methods, and data for projects and problem-solving studies. Working under the guidance of senior analysts, the analyst applies analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute portions of complex studies. The role compiles, organizes, and analyzes information using established operations research methods; participates in initiatives and projects; attends program-planning meetings and professional events; and presents briefings on study progress and results. The analyst also keeps current with emerging technologies and professional developments relevant to assigned work.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the basic Operations Research Series 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 college-level mathematics or statistics competence; at least 3 of the 24 semester hours must be in calculus.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, or qualify through three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an eligible combination of experience and graduate education.
Specialized experience must include knowledge of operations research principles and scientific analytical methods; mathematics and analysis; quantitative techniques and modeling; and the ability to conduct studies, analyze problems, develop or assess solutions, and communicate findings in reports and correspondence.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applying under merit promotion; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration where TIG applies.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period depending on appointment type; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
A Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline is highly desired.
Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply operations research rules and procedures, identify significant factors and relationships, gather relevant data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, and confer effectively with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Apply analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies under the guidance of senior analysts.
Compile, organize, and analyze data and information to solve problems using established operations research methods and techniques.
Participate in special initiatives, studies, and projects.
Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning.
Prepare and present briefings on study progress and results.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional development relevant to the field and work assignments.