Operations Research Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must obtain DoD Acquisition, Test and Evaluation Foundational certification within 36 months of entry into the position.
• Must earn 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Must complete required drug screening and may be subject to random drug testing.
• Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0801 and/or 1515 occupational series, as applicable, through qualifying education or the described education-and-experience alternatives.
• For NH-03 qualification, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 level and meet at least two of the three listed experience areas: assisting with planning or execution of complex weapon system testing; aiding weapon system integration across agencies or directorates; or supporting development of test concepts, policies, or standards for verification, validation, or accreditation.
• Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; failure to provide them results in being rated ineligible.
• Must submit all application materials by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Asset Manager in supporting Missile Defense System flight tests.
• Coordinate with executing Test Resource programs to help ensure technical and financial execution goals are met.
• Provide input to the budgeting and Program Objective Memorandum process so program requirements are accurately articulated and test instrumentation is adequately resourced.
• Work with Test Resource Managers, ranges, and program elements to ensure operational requirements are captured and executed.
• Support the preparation of contract requirements packages and task orders, including performance work statements or statements of work, cost estimates, and funds availability statements.

Benefits

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