Supervisory Operations Research Analyst with Security Clearance

Duties Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of A9L ensuring, the Lessons Learned Division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the A9L to a variety of installations and functional area organizations. As senior subject matter specialist in lessons learned matters, serves as consultant and technical expert to senior decision makers and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If 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: This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Must have a bachelor's degree in operations research or a related technical discipline such as mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, or engineering. Advanced degree(s) are preferred. Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology. Understanding of USAF and joint operations is highly desired for successful completion of the work. Employee must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a TS security clearance. Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities (CONTINUED) of the position If so, incumbent must be willing to submit to a Counter Intelligence Polygraph and mandatory drug testing. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. Qualifications In 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, Operations Research Series 1515. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education: Degree in operations research. OR Combination of Experience and Education: 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 ( Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) ). In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 includes researches, interprets, analyzes and applies (Air Force Lessons Learned Program), CJCSI 3150.25 (Joint Lessons Learned Program) and AFI 10-601 (Operational Capability Requirements Development). Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQ PACAF, USINDOPACOM and associated Joint Task Forces, other nations' militaries in theater, other COCOMs, NAFs, HQ USAF and the DoD L2 community. Utilizes technical knowledge to formulate, determine, and/or influence Air Force (AF) policy. Serves as a knowledge-sharing conduit for PACAF capabilities and the Joint Service community. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in executing lessons learned programs and used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and analyses. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small-to medium-sized organization. Ability to plan and organize studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing: recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner. and produce written information, including technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience. Ability to lead or participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. 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. Education IF 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 information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section