Operations Research Analyst

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This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent is a senior level Operations Research Analyst and advisor to key Joint Staff officials on analytic issues that pertain to Joint Concept Program's future development and evaluation. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service: Providing the analysis and evaluation of joint future concepts and their associated ways and means in the analysis and evaluation of joint future concepts. Initiating, planning, and conducting studies and analysis that that examines joint warfighting concepts. Expert knowledge in of operational assessments and operational analytical metrics in order to quantitatively and qualitatively capture the advantages/disadvantages of new approaches to complex operational challenges facing the future Joint Force. Expert in analytical processes for identifying joint warfighting operational capability gaps, plus determining the measures and measurement collections devices to be used. Utilizing expert research techniques to continuously identify, correlate, and assess Joint Force requirements, major Department of Defense studies, and global operational trends. Employing advanced operations research and mathematical modeling-including capability based assessment and statistical analysis-to design and improve analytical approaches for Joint Concepts. 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: 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. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2) If you are serviced by the office, filling this type of position, and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file. 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.

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