Operations Research Analyst

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

This position is in the Data and Analytics Office and supports the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) and its subsequent programs. These include customer shipments (domestic and international), household goods storage, vehicle storage and transport, transportation rate and financial analysis, and customer satisfaction analysis. The Operations Research Analyst applies mathematical, statistical, and operations research techniques to troubleshoot and solve complex problems and develop new solutions. The analyst performs quantitative analysis to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and inform decision-making. In collaboration with business owners, the analyst clarifies requirements, diagnoses problems, and conducts tailored, in-depth rapid analyses that deliver actionable insights and support data-driven decisions. The position ensures data and analyses are accurate, reliable, and readily consumable. It works with and extracts large datasets from diverse sources; leads data integration and pipelining efforts; implements data quality measures and business rules; conducts data testing and validation; identifies trends; and finds opportunities to improve and optimize programs. The analyst creates technical reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and presentations using Microsoft Office and the DoD Advana software suite, including Databricks, Iquery, Qlik, Python, SQL, and R. This is a GS-1515-13 federal position with the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. It is a cybersecurity position requiring the employee to attain and maintain applicable DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s).

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service, including performing research, reviews, analysis, and development studies of operational issues.
Experience determining data sources, planning and using advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions.
Experience using scientific inquiry to independently develop mathematical models and computer programs supporting assigned projects and studies.
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.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
Must attain and maintain applicable DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) within six months of filling the position.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must file an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must meet all qualifications and eligibility criteria by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Support the Defense Personal Property Program and related program analysis, including customer shipments, storage and transport, transportation rates and finances, and customer satisfaction.
Apply mathematical, statistical, and operations research techniques to troubleshoot complex problems and develop solutions.
Conduct quantitative analyses to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and inform decision-making.
Collaborate with business owners to understand requirements, diagnose problems, and deliver tailored, rapid analyses and actionable insights.
Ensure data and analyses are accurate, reliable, and readily consumable.
Extract and work with large datasets from diverse data sources.
Lead data integration and data pipelining efforts; implement data quality measures and business rules; and conduct data testing and validation.
Identify trends and opportunities for program improvement and optimization.
Create technical reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and presentations using Microsoft Office and DoD Advana tools.
Obtain and maintain applicable DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) within six months of filling the position.