Come work for the Department of the Air Force Studies and Analysis where you can join a diverse team of mathematicians, engineers, and data scientists working to provide analysis backed by data to the highest echelons of Air Force/Space Force leadership. You will tackle questions such as: "What will the next Space Force satellite be" or "What is the next generation aircraft the Air Force will employ". We are looking for team members with strong critical thinking and technical skills; bonus points if you have experience coding in Python or R and/or translating large datasets into digestible visualizations to non-technical audiences.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Senior Operations Research Analyst-GS-1515-14 to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
Member will serve as a senior Air Force (AF) operations research analyst and to provide expertise in initiating, applying, and planning major developmental studies. The Office of Studies and analysis, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/SA) is recognized as the Department’s authority on operations research and modeling & simulation. Advanced analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques including modeling and simulation are used to evaluate alternatives and providing expert advice to Air Force and Space Force headquarters staff, Major Command (MAJCOM) and Field Command (FLDCOM) activities and/or other agencies.
Analysts are responsible for conducting Joint operational-level, combat analysis focused on Joint Force, Space, and Nuclear Operations analyzing combat force structures and future force designs at the campaign level. SAF/SA is looking to fill vacancies in its Joint Campaign, new Space Campaign, and new Nuclear Analysis Branches.
-Salary $139,395 - $181,216
-Telework not authorized
-Travel authorized up to 25%
-This is not a remote position-U.S. Citizenship required.
-This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
-Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
-Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to TS-SCI
-Must have a bachelor's degree in operations research or in 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.
-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/
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required for the position. Resume should reflect experience demonstrating required skills.
-Knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.
-Knowledge of expert quantitative techniques and methods used to develop. adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
-Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
-Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information. including h:chnical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience.
-Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques. Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
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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