OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST-DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY

U.S Air Force; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in New Brunswick seeks an analyst to perform complex scientific and analytical work related to weapons systems. The role requires U.S. citizenship, the potential for security clearance, and completion of specific financial management certifications. The position may also involve irregular hours, travel, and requires compliance with federal regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to adapt scientific methods for practical use.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selectee must complete certification in Business - Cost Estimating within 24 months.
• Eligibility for a security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and scientific work for various weapons systems.
• Adapt mathematical and statistical methods for analysis.
• Manage and maintain compliance with financial management certifications.

Job description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for various weapons systems.

Duties

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• This position may require travel
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207)
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Business - Cost Estimating within 24 months of assignment