OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert leading the strategic identification, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge technologies (e.g., hybrid cloud environments tailored for the federal sector) to maximize software and network resilience for DTRA Technical Reachback Drive the architectural strategy for high-resilience network environments and software architecture to ensure the seamless continuation of the Reachback mission. Serve as a COR to manage, mentor, and scale a team of systems administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists. Compile and deliver necessary training and education material to increase and maintain team operational capabilities. Oversee the implementation, documentation, and continuous monitoring of DoD cybersecurity compliance, alignment, and authorization processes. Perform comprehensive risk assessment and management, quality assurance, and information assurance across complex programs and systems. Review, approve, and execute Statements of Work (SOWs) and Procurement Requests (PRs). Review and evaluate projects for adequacy, ensure compliance with federal contracts, and recommend program changes or restructuring. Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable Technical Objectives. Provide analyses, reports, and recommendations in forms such as formal memoranda and executive briefings for Agency leadership. Represent leadership for assigned projects in meetings, working groups, and presentations at all appropriate levels internal to DTRA, across the DoD, and with external industry partners. Maintain active liaison with appropriate offices and routinely contact various offices within the DoD and Federal Agencies. Provide justification for the programmatic, technical, and project integrity of proposed plans. Competencies for this position also include: Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Overseeing broad information technology-related programs involving multiple performers Driving architectural strategy for high-resilience network environments, software architecture, and advanced technology integration Establishing strategic objectives and leading progress against them; managing integrated acquisitions (e.g., contracts, agreements, grants) that consolidate and fulfill requirements for multiple organizations or organizational sub-elements Overseeing the implementation and continuous monitoring of cyber security compliance and risk management frameworks; translating, synthesizing, and distilling numerous sources of federal and Department acquisition-related regulations and policy to provide guidance to other program managers Developing and delivering executive-level briefings translating complex technical content to non-technical audiences. 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 as listed below: A. Degree: 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. Or B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible:- Submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:- You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Other Information

Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses 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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))