OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Air Force Special Operations Command; Hurlburt Field (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Special Operations Command is seeking professionals to design, develop, and adapt mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods to advise on the probable effects of alternative actions. You will perform complete studies of limited scope, adapt techniques, and develop mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate project supportability.

The role includes providing technical guidance, attending meetings on program planning and advanced technologies, and

Qualifications

• Design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques; provide advice about outcomes of actions.
• Performs complete studies of limited scope or portions of larger projects, modifying techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.
• Uses scientific inquiry to develop mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict project supportability; provides technical guidance and advisory assistance.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• Engage in professional development and maintain technical proficiency through interactions with professional societies and literature.
• Support studies and projects with quantitative analysis and method development.

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action.

Performs complete studies of limited scope or portions of larger projects, modifying/adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.

Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, by reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature, and participating in formal training programs.