Operations Research Analyst

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation. About the Position: ARTRANSTEA is the Department of War's premier deployment engineering and analysis center. We deliver timely, accurate analyses and transportation engineering solutions using state-of-the-art computational tools and advanced information systems to enable the Warfighter's rapid global force projection. Our highly motivated team of engineers, analysts, and transportation specialists makes customer satisfaction our top priority.

Duties

• Leads complex operations research studies using mathematical and statistical methods to evaluate global mobility and joint logistics systems.
• Develops and executes advanced models and computer simulations to forecast operational outcomes and evaluate course of action alternatives.
• Formulates study plans, defines data requirements, and designs analytical frameworks to address strategic deployment and distribution challenges.
• Translates complex quantitative findings into clear executive-level decision briefings, technical reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborates with joint, multi-service, and interagency stakeholders to coordinate deployment enterprise assessments and requirements.
• Provides expert analytical advice and decision support to senior leadership on global distribution network capabilities and constraints.
• Mentors and guides junior analysts on operations research methodologies, simulation tools, and analytical quality standards.
• Assesses emerging data analytics and modeling technologies to enhance joint deployment enterprise analysis and study capabilities.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting quantitative operations research studies using mathematical, statistical, or modeling techniques to evaluate complex logistics or mobility systems, and/or, 2) Utilizing computer-based simulations and analytical models to forecast operational outcomes and evaluate course of action alternatives, and/or, 3) Collaborating across joint, interagency, or multi-service deployment and distribution enterprises to support strategic mobility planning, and/or, 4) Translating quantitative data and analytical findings into formal technical reports or executive-level decision briefings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 36-Analysis, Modeling and Simulation Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.