OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Overview Accepting applicationsOpen & closing dates Opening and closing dates08/10/2021 to 08/24/2021 ServiceCompetitivePay scale & gradeGS 13Salary $92,588 to $120,365 per year Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time Duties SummaryThis position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Routinely coordinates with the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Combat Service Support Agencies, Services, interagency, and multinational partners. Provides subject-matter expert analysis and consulting services in support of Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund (WLIF) projects, future technology analytic support to Joint Warfighting Development, and forecasts of emerging science, enabling technologies and related analyses.Responsibilities As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs scientific work as a Subject Matter Expert that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques to provide guidance to senior military decision makers in assigned area(s) of responsibility (AORs) listed below.Supports Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund project agreement development, review, execution, and subsequent reporting obligations.Supports efforts that assess the capability of the Joint Force and the potential impact of Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund projects and Concept of Operations on joint force structure and strategies that support the Department of Defense's warfighting capabilities in the areas of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel and facilities.Forecasts emerging science and enabling technologies applicable to joint warfighting using analytic methodologies and tools.Works closely with the Combatant Commands, Services, and other Department of Defense organizations for achieving consistency across the portfolio.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position and must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles. Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizenMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceResume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodWork Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: May be AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: Not RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligibleDrug Testing Designated Position: YesEmployee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods. Occasional participation in demanding, intense, 24-hour exercise operations is also required. Multi-day overnight stays at exercise sites may be required.Security Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS- 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Utilizes project management principles to coordinate Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund oversight responsibilities of an extensive Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund project portfolio.Applies professional operations research methodologies to the application of new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to improve project evaluation and determine overall effectiveness and impact of the Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund program.Provides advice and expert consultation regarding emerging future technology and Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund project alignment to assess concept required capabilities.Applies professional operations research methodologies to apply new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to improve understanding of emerging science and technology and potential impact on joint warfighting and create information for sound analyses. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515 series.REQUIRED: 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 have been in calculus.SEE:*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.Transcripts MUST be provided, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign EducationAdditional informationVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:Persons with Disabilities - Schedule ASpecial Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military SpousesOther Special Appointment AuthoritiesMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies:CommunicationOperations Research/Data AnalystOrganizational Performance AnalysisProject ManagementMilitary Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskTrust determination processNational securityThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.Individuals with disabilitiesMilitary spousesSpecial authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.Veterans Clarification from the agency Federal employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees and special authorities (Interchange Agreement agency employees) may apply. Veterans eligibilities include 30% Disabled Vet or more, Individuals with Disabilities means Schedule A, and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) candidates are eligible to apply. Eligible EO 12721 and Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible under competitive and non-competitive appointment may apply