Mathematical Statistics Series

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Learn more about this agencySummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Learn more about this agencyOverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026Salary $63,795 - $164,301 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 15LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations:Eielson AFB, AKElmendorf AFB, AKFort Richardson, AKMaxwell AFB, ALShow morefewer locations (79)Little Rock AFB, ARDavis Monthan AFB, AZLuke AFB, AZBeale AFB, CAEdwards AFB, CAEl Segundo, CALos Angeles, CAMarch AFB, CATravis AFB, CAVandenberg AFB, CAAir Force Academy, COBuckley AFB, COCheyenne Mountain AFB, COColorado Springs, COPeterson AFB, COSchriever AFB, COJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DCDover AFB, DECape Canaveral, FLCape Canaveral AFS, FLEglin AFB, FLHomestead AFB, FLHurlburt Field, FLMacDill AFB, FLPatrick AFB, FLTyndall AFB, FLDobbins AFB, GAMoody AFB, GARobins AFB, GAHickam AFB, HIMountain Home AFB, IDScott AFB, ILGrissom AFB, INBarksdale AFB, LAHanscom AFB, MAWestover Air Reserve Base, MAAndrews AFB, MDLinthicum Heights, MDSelfridge ANG Base, MIWhiteman AFB, MOColumbus AFB, MSKeesler AFB, MSMalmstrom AFB, MTGrand Forks AFB, NDMinot AFB, NDOffutt AFB, NENew Boston, NHMcGuire AFB, NJCannon AFB, NMHolloman AFB, NMKirtland AFB, NMNellis AFB, NVNiagara Falls, NYWright-Patterson AFB, OHYoungstown, OHYoungstown, OHAltus AFB, OKTinker AFB, OKVance AFB, OKCharleston, SCShaw AFB, SCArnold AFB, TNDyess AFB, TXFort Sam Houston, TXGoodfellow AFB, TXKelly AFB, TXLackland AFB, TXLaughlin AFB, TXRandolph AFB, TXHill AFB, UTAlexandria, VAArlington, VADahlgren, VAFort Eustis, VALangley AFB, VAPentagon, Arlington, VAFairchild AFB, WAMcChord AFB, WAWarren AFB, WYRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service CompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)* 1529 Mathematical StatisticsSupervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate RiskTrust determination process* Credentialing* Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure No Bargaining unit status NoAnnouncement number AFPC-STEMDHA-12856557-1529 Control number 852879600This job is open toHelpThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyThis public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.DutiesHelpDuties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade levelParticipate in flight plan approval studies and in other safety tasks and analyses.Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to launch support planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.Accomplish professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, and research development organizations.Plan and carry out approvals, technical assessments and data file preparations in support of launch operations.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentPlease read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.U.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govTotal salary varies depending on location of positionIf authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/Recruitment incentives may be authorizedPosition may be subject to random drug testingEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysShift work and emergency overtime may be requiredEmployee must maintain current certificationsA security clearance may be requiredDisclosure of Political Appointments is requiredQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the GS-1529 Series.BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS:Bachelor's degree: that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.ORCOMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: at least 24 hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as show above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mathematics principles and concepts, and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines to carry out conventional scientific process. Experience in related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques.OREDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: You must submit copy of official transcripts.ORCOMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include space surveillance systems substantially similar in functionality, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences in order to design, test or upgrade software. Experience in administrative aspects of task engineering and management, e.g., procurement policies, preparation of work statements and development plans, cost evaluations, etc.GS-13: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include broad areas of classical and modern higher mathematics to originate and develop improved and/or new mathematical models in cyber systems, one or more specialized areas of operation and cyber related theories, atmospheric density modeling, simulation and software systems to conduct complex original studies and apply research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature.GS-14: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include broad areas of classical and modern higher mathematics to originate and develop improved and/or new mathematical models in cyber systems, one or more specialized areas of operation and cyber related theories, atmospheric density modeling, simulation and software systems to conduct complex original studies and apply research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature, skill in coordinating extensive projects in assigned areas of engineering principals, knowledge of regulations and mission and strategic objectives.GS-15 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include space surveillance network, space operational processes and procedures, orbital mechanics, applied physics and mathematics, applying and using mathematical and simulation models to verify and validate space systems. Broad management principles associated with directing highly skilled technical personnel and combining in house and external resources for complex analytical and technical projects.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):1. Knowledge or mathematics principles and concepts, and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines to carry out conventional scientific processes, knowledge of mathematics and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques.2. Knowledge in space surveillance systems substantially similar in functionality in order to design, test or upgrade software, knowledge of administrative aspects of task engineering and management.3.Skill in broad areas of classical and modern higher mathematics to originate and develop mathematical models in cyber systems.4. Knowledge of mathematics and physics for own independent research in antennas and propagation, electromagnetic systems concepts involving microwave antennas, radar, communications and RF sensor technology.5. Knowledge of of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures, space surveillance network, space operational processes and procedures.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional informationFor Direct Hire (DHA) Positions:This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on