Operations Research Analyst

at  US Office of the Secretary of the Army

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

GS 11: To qualify for the GS-11 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09): 1) Evaluating mathematical, statistical, econometric, OR other scientific methods to perform a variety of Cost or Data Analyses; 2) Assisting in Collecting, normalizing OR analyzing data to conduct economic analysis; OR 3) Assisting in the development of independent cost estimates (ICE).
OR
successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
have a combination of graduate education and experience (to calculate, add the total qualifying education as a percentage (described in B.) to the total the qualifying experience as a percentage (described in A.); the total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify-transcripts are required).
GS 12: To qualify for the GS-12 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11):):1) Formulating, defining, OR interpreting scientific methods to perform a variety of Cost or Data Analysis; 2) Analyzing data to conduct economic analysis concepts and methodologies; OR 3) Developing independent cost analyses.
GS 13: To qualify for the GS-13 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12): 1) Provide guidance on mathematical, statistical, econometric, OR other scientific methods to perform a variety of Cost or Data Analyses; 2) Implementing cost OR economic analysis concepts for new applications such as standardized practices, processes, OR technical tools; AND 3) Reviewing cost analyses and independent cost estimates (ICE) to ensure accuracy.

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

• Applying and adapting standard principles and methods for operational research.
• Perform a broad range of studies and projects in areas relating to cost and economic analysis or costing of installation base operations support, infrastructure, and personnel.
• Provide recommendations regarding study guidance and tasking to study teams, senior leaders to ensure intent is met.
• Collect and analyze data, and recommend and defend findings.
• Develop cost and economic analysis methods for future use.
• Review the methodologies behind the cost and economic analyses used to make Department of Army decisions.
• Present technical briefings to key officials where clarity, accuracy, and concise articulation are vital to ensure understanding.