Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

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Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. Duties Help As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: • This position is in the Data and Metrics Branch which performs enterprise data management ensuring data integrity, leverages emerging technologies to generate efficiencies, and shares data across the enterprise by implementing business intelligence tools. • Perform quantitative analysis to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and ensure data and analyses are accurate, reliable, and readily consumable. • Collaborate with process owners and/or works as a team member on major studies to understand requirements, diagnose problems, and perform tailored in-depth analysis to deliver actionable insights and data-driven decision making. • Diagnose financial, rates, workload, and operational problems using a comprehensive knowledge of scientific techniques and large data sets from diverse data sources to identify opportunities for program improvement and optimization. • Utilize mathematical, statistical, and operations research techniques to trouble-shoot, solve complex problems, and develop new solutions to previous highlighted or new problems. • Create technical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Microsoft Office 365 Apps, visualization tools such as Qlik and Tableau, and programming languages (i.e., R, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS) to track program performance, query data, visualize trends and transform silos of information into data assets. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Occasional Travel • Work Schedule: Full-time • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period • Overtime: Occasionally • Tour of Duty: Flexible • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt • Financial Disclosure: Not Required • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management's discretion • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d Qualifications You may qualify at the GS -12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: • Working closely with a supervisor or team leader to conduct research, reviews, and analysis, and development studies of operational issues • Using advanced data visualization, modeling, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions • Utilizing scientific inquiry in the supervised development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: • Performing research, reviews, and analysis, and conducting development studies of operational issues • Determining sources of data, plans, and using advanced data visualization, modeling, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions • Utilizing scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies. 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: DEGREE: Bachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research. OR Bachelor's degree or higher 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 were in calculus. • NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Other Notes: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.