MATHEMATICIAN

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking qualified candidates in Washington, DC to support requirements, develop systems or software, and transition them to operations.

You will analyze data to support the mission area and conduct research on DoD-related problems of current interest. The role requires demonstrated experience with data processing, specialized knowledge of time and time interval systems, and strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in the processing of data and analysis for mission support.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts applied to time and time interval systems.
• Experience writing and presenting technical material, documenting software, and creating SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining requirements and developing systems or software for operations.
• Participate in data processing and analysis to support mission areas.
• Conduct research on DoD-related problems to inform solutions.

Skills

Data processing

Time & time interval systems

Technical writing

Education

Mathematics degree (24 hrs)

Job description

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel DHA (f) Degree in Stem.

Duties

• You will support the specification of requirements, the development of systems or software and the transition of the systems or software to operations.
• You will participate in the processing and analysis of data in support of the mission area.
• You will perform a wide variety of research with the goal of contributing toward DoD-related problems of current interest.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-13

Your Resume Must Also Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-12 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

• Experience participating in the processing of (defined as the application of algorithms to improve the quality of, or extract relevant parameters from. raw data) and analysis of (defined as the application of algorithms in order to extract relevant information from processed data) data in support of the mission area.
• Experience applying professional knowledge of mathematical concepts, theories, principles, and practices applicable to the design construction, analysis, and maintenance of precise time and time interval systems.
• Experience writing and presenting scientific end technical material to audiences ranging from USNO staff to governmmental or international experts; creating standard operating procedures; documenting software; and documenting the requirements and design review of projects

FOR THE GS-12

Your Resume Must Also Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-11 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

• Experience applying professional knowledge of mathematical concepts, theories, principles, and practices applicable to the design construction, analysis, and maintenance of precise time and time interval systems.
• Experience writing and presenting scientific end technical material to audiences and creating standard operating procedures; documenting software; and documenting the requirements and design review of projects

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In addition to the specialized experience, this position has Basic Requirements:

• Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics.

• Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

The total course work in either A or B above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite.

Additional information

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel DHA (f) Degree in Stem to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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.

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