Operations Research Analyst with Security Clearance

Duties These positions are in the Excepted Service. A current Federal Career or Career-Conditional employee selected must voluntarily relinquish his or her competitive status prior to appointment to this position. You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to : The primary purpose of one position is to serve as an analyst in the Strategic, Defensive, and Science and Technology Division (SDSD). The SDSD division supports DoD leadership's decision-making by providing analytic insights on the Department's ability to achieve its priority objectives. SDSD focuses on the nuclear enterprise, missile defense, homeland defense, as well as science & technology, innovation, and the defense industrial base. This division explores a range of potential futures and key variables to ensure DoD's limited resources support feasible and affordable future concepts and plans. (See CAPE site for more details on types of responsibilities) Another position would lead and conduct Strategic program Review (SPR) analysis as a member of the Cross Program Analysis Division (CPAD). SPR leads take in broad input across the DoD, and work with a team to develop specialized models and tools to enable examination of hundreds or thousands of potential futures as part of the review process. This analysis is briefed to a variety of leadership forums held by the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Combat Commanders, and more. The third position is in the Economic and Manpower Analysis Division (EMAD). The Division supports the Department of Defense (DoD) leadership's decision making by providing analytic insights on the Department's ability to achieve its priority objectives. With current focus on the defense industrial base, Military Health System, civilian and military personnel, and defense-wide programs as directed. EMAD explores a range of potential futures and key variables to ensure that DoD's limited resources support feasible and affordable future concepts and plans. You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained until the announcement expires and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Depending on grade level and the division to which assigned, incumbent will perform one or more of the following: - Data Science/Analysis: Conduct analysis in a programming or statistical software suites such as R, Python, Excel, AI/ML techniques, MATLAB, ArcGIS, GAMS, etc. (specific requirements may vary) - Strategic Quantitative Analysis: Lead a Program Review team to consider changes to Defense Components' Program Objective Memoranda to ensure compliance with DoD guidance or to better align programs with the defense strategy. Design and/or conduct studies, analyses and assessments within the various division portfolios (SDSD) missile defense (both regional and homeland defense), science & technology/innovation/defense industrial base, nuclear enterprise, or homeland defense including the technological and acquisition risk associated with developing and fielding capabilities; (EMAD) the Military Health System, Science and Technology, and the defense supply Chain, cost of manpower for the department; (CPAD) effectiveness of programs such as munition survivability/lethality and ISR resolution/revisit rates to critical DoD missions. Apply a variety of analytical approaches to solve engineering, mission focused policy, campaign operational challenges, methodological, and/or administrative problems in a fast-paced environment. - Communication: Generate and present analytic findings to senior leaders and non-technical audiences clearly and concisely. - Building Partnerships: Collaborate across the Joint Force, Services, OSD, and Combatant Commands to assess strategic implications of policy choices. Department-wide capability trades (e.g., stand-in vs stand-off capabilities), warfighting challenges (e.g., operating in denied environments) and/or force size/mix questions (e.g., how does the planned force align to future warfighting demands) to better align the force or program(s) with the National Defense Strategy. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form upon entering the position and annually Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year (FY) 2017. Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3326; Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of the appointment effective date may require a 180 day waiver package. You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to : Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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 have been in calculus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your resume and application materials should reflect your competency in the following KSAs. Do not submit a separate written statement addressing the KSAs below. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Quantitative Analytics: Ability to use mathematical reasoning and data to design, develop, and apply mathematical, statistical, and/or scientific research methods to explain and address complex problems. Demonstrated experience using a range of analytic methods (e.g., data visualization, regression, machine learning, simulation) and experience applying quantitative analysis to complex organizational challenges. Familiarity with a programming or statistical software suite like R, Python, or SQL. U.S. Defense Policies and Programs: Knowledge of U.S. defense policies and programs, allied military capabilities, and/or projected threats to U.S. interests. Ability to review DoD planning documents (National Defense Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, etc.), evaluate Service investment strategies, and prepare comments and fact-based recommendations for changes or improvements. Building Coalitions: Ability to identify opportunities for collaboration between internal and external parties in order to advanced shared or closely related objectives. Demonstrated ability to navigate large organizations, share and obtain mission critical information, and achieve Win-Win outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders. Communication -Ability to translate complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language through varied types of written communication to include emails, memos, PowerPoint briefs, white papers, and full reports. Oral communications may include formal presentations or briefings in front of large groups of senior officials and could occur with little to no forewarning and may require communicating on matters with opposing views. Must be able to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Cite specific examples of employment of experience in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of the position. GS-12: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience include, under guidance of senior analysis(s), applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies.OR3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-13: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. An example of specialized experience includes extracting and organizing raw program and/or cost data under general direction from a supervisor or senior analyst, conducting basic mathematical analysis of program information, and assisting in the collection, development and implementation of program and/or cost related information. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level. GS-14: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditab