OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

at  US Army Acquisition Support Center

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing mission requirements to determine cost parameters to be utilized in constructing cost models, 2) Designing cost estimate plans required to calculate and evaluate variables and 3) Determining life cycle cost for research and development, investment, and operating phases of material life cycle.
This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS-11) position in the federal service.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Cost Estimation and Analysis
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Mathematical Reasoning

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

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/23/2024 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12374608).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

• Recommends local policy and procedural instructions for the collection of cost and related data from various sources within and external to the organization.
• Prepares life cycle cost analysis/cost estimating studies. Reviews, analyzes and interprets regulations, directives and instructions relating to PEO and organizational cost analysis/cost estimating functions and special reporting requirements.
• In conjunction with other Project Office elements, determines the need for specific kinds of cost analysis/cost estimating data required by the Project Manager.
• Identifies, integrates and synthesizes all divergent aspects of the total system cost analysis/cost estimating program including receipt and adaption of inputs from various related programs and functions within the Project Manager’s Office.
• Analyzes-contractor cost, variance by above cost-to-date and cost completion categories with detailed narrative explanation of any significant variances between scheduled budgeted and actual cost.