Senior OR Analyst: Strategic Studies Lead (Travel Eligible)

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-14) to support the Secretary of the Air Force, SAF/SA, at the Pentagon. You will initiate, apply, and plan major studies addressing Air Force and Space Force structure, key programs, and acquisition decisions.

Travel up to 25% is required; the role is not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI clearance are required, with transcripts to be submitted as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of expert quantitative techniques and methods to develop, adapt and apply models for problem solving.
• Ability to participate in study teams, originate new ideas and methodologies, and execute projects within time and budget constraints.
• Ability to communicate information clearly in writing for varied audiences.
• Demonstrates judgment, resourcefulness, originality and ability to foresee technology impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in initiating, applying, and planning major studies in support of the Secretary of the Air Force, SAF/SA.
• Perform, manage, and direct complex analyses informing decisions on Air Force/Space Force structure, programs and acquisitions.

Skills

Quantitative techniques

Team collaboration

Written communication

Judgment and originality

Education

Calculus coursework (3 of 24 hrs)

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-14) to support the Secretary of the Air Force, SAF/SA, at the Pentagon. You will initiate, apply, and plan major studies addressing Air Force and Space Force structure, key programs, and acquisition decisions.

Travel up to 25% is required; the role is not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI clearance are required, with transcripts to be submitted as part of the application.