Operations Research Analyst

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Los Angeles County, CA

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About The Position

This is a formal Air Force intern position under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program. It is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Centrally Managed Programs (AFPC/DPZS), and administered by the Financial Management Career Program. Position locations may vary from those listed, and total salary varies by location. The role supports projects assigned to higher-level analysts by applying operations research methods, performing research and analysis, and reporting findings. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; applications may be accepted for listed locations and selections made as vacancies occur. The notice may also be used to fill equivalent pay-system positions. The announcement does not specify a particular work location or schedule.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A bachelor's 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 those hours must be in calculus.
• Meet the applicable education and/or experience qualification for the grade sought. For GS-7, complete or expect to complete a four-year bachelor's course of study by August 31, 2022, and demonstrate Superior Academic Achievement through qualifying class standing, GPA, or membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.
• For GS-9, have completed two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent, or have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7; qualifying graduate-level education or a master's or higher degree in a related field may also satisfy the stated education criteria.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.95 out of 4.0, as specified in the announcement.
• Provide transcripts to support educational claims; education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
• Demonstrate professional operations research knowledge and the ability to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, operational problems, and procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures across varied situations and recommend effective solutions to senior analysts.
• Conduct extensive inquiry into basic data to discover facts or fundamental relationships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Applicants using education to qualify must meet all educational requirements by August 31, 2022.
• The position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-7 is required for GS-9, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support projects assigned to higher-level analysts.
• Plan work procedures and select standard methods and techniques for development and assessment projects or problem-solving studies.
• Perform special research tasks to apply and enhance knowledge of work processes, techniques, and relevant disciplines such as mathematics.
• Develop reports summarizing assignment accomplishments and results, and present findings within the organization.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments for application to work assignments.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is referenced; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent change-of-station costs may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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