Operations Research Analyst

at  US Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT ABOVE, TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW:

Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing a broad range of transportation analysis applying advanced operations research techniques and complex mathematical and statistical methodologies; 2) Evaluating impacts of new technologies on current transportation analysis systems such as Analysis of Mobility Platform (AMP) or Supply Chain Guru (SCG); or 3) Applying operations research principles in the development of mathematical models, computer programs or analytic tools (AMP or SCG) to evaluate alternative courses of action and provide decision-support analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 11/01/2024 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/12586608).
• 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

• Coordinate project development, justification, plans, schedules, and support requirements with analysts, engineers, commanders, staff representatives, etc.
• Using scientific and quantitative techniques for generally defined projects, the incumbent formalizes requirements and determines methods of solutions.
• Plan and organize the work, perform analysis to identify variables, extends, or develops new techniques for mathematical analysis of transportation systems and specifies alternatives.
• Develop technical system requirements based on input from users.
• Provide technical guidance to junior analysts who investigate problems.
• Identify developing technologies with potential applicability to the transportation engineering and analysis mission.
• Serve as the Agency’s primary interface with other DoD, commercial, civil and academic elements with regard to the design of programs and creative sharing and dissemination of results.
• Responsible for determining requirements for automation to support analysis as well as preparing and monitoring documents and actions required to accomplish Agency goals and mission.
• Prepare and present formal briefings summarizing results of studies and analytical investigations.