Operations Research Analyst

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent, and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the Department of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-14) to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

This organization must consider Air Force potential modernization alternatives, prioritize capabilities/systems to pursue, and integrate across future and current systems to assess risk, consider affordability, and inform evolving and future force design. To tackle this task, we are using operations research, data analytics, decision analytics, agile software DevOps, effective data visualization skills, and artificial intelligence. The position requires creativity, properly aligned skills, good team skills, and ability to perform well under pressure in a chaotic, fast-moving environment. The organization is flat - made up of small, agile teams. Each person is valued for what they bring to the problem set and, given they bring high value, has direct access to senior leadership. We accelerate Air Force capability development and technological change via development, integration, synchronization, visualization, and analysis of capability development data to ultimately enable prioritization of the lines of effort for program stops and starts across the Air Force. We are recognized as the Air Force authority on capability development data analytics and data integration. In the broader sense, the Air Force is bringing cutting edge technology to Department of Defense planning and programming decision making via the individuals on this team.

-Salary $139,395 - $181,216

-Telework authorized up to 40%

-Travel authorized up to 25%

-This is not a remote position

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

-U.S. Citizenship required.

-1-10 years’ experience requested.

-Must be able to obtain and maintain top secret security clearance.

-This is a drug tested position. It is required that you refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested submit to urinalysis testing.

-A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely related scientific discipline is highly desired. Advanced degree(s) are preferred.

-Further information about the 1515 series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

-Similar job titles include Data analyst / system analyst, Program analyst (STEM emphasis) / management analyst (STEM), Data Scientist / Data visualization, Decision Analyst.

-Skills requested: MATLAP, R, Python, SPSS, Decision analysis, Tableau, Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning.

-Knowledge and mastery of a broad method of techniques used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.

-Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.

-Skill and ability to organize and lead study teams, originate new ideas, projects and methodologies.

-Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.

-Demonstrated skill in applying quantitative techniques and develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to solve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions for management.

-Knowledge of Air Force resource allocation.

-Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques.

-Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.

-Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

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