Operations Research Analyst

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base seeks a GS-13 level professional to perform advanced research, data analysis, and development studies of operational issues.

The role requires experience in predictive analysis, data visualization, and mathematical modeling to support program decisions. Qualified applicants will have a degree in operations research or equivalent coursework, including calculus, and will demonstrate successful handling of complex data and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below.
• Performing research, reviews, and analysis, and conducting development studies of operational issues.
• Determining sources of data, plans, and using advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions.
• Utilizing scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations; volunteer work helps build competencies and skills.

Skills

Research & analysis

Data visualization

Predictive modeling

Machine learning

Data science methods

Mathematical modeling

Education

Operations research degree or related coursework

Calculus coursework (≥3 semester hours)

Job description

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 19, 2024 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
• Performing research, reviews, and analysis, and conducting development studies of operational issues.
• Determining sources of data, plans, and using advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to validate study findings and conclusions.
• Utilizing scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to support assigned projects, and studies.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below:

Education Requirements

• Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics.
• At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.