Operations Research Analyst: Data-Driven Strategy

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

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