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Operations Research Analyst
US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND (DRU)
Department of the Army
Location
Salary
$106,437 - $138,370
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves analyzing data and developing methods to forecast and solve problems related to military personnel management at a U.S. Army base in Kentucky.
The role focuses on providing expert advice on complex issues, ensuring timely and high-quality reports, and improving forecasting techniques for future needs.
It's a good fit for someone with a strong math or statistics background who enjoys tackling challenging analytical tasks in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in operations research or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or similar subjects, including 3 hours in calculus
- One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including advising on problems, developing computational methods, and formulating plans for solutions
- Ability to provide critical analyses on controversial or high-visibility issues
- Skills in developing forecasting methodologies for populations or similar data
- Proficiency in reviewing and ensuring suitability of statistical methods
- Experience ensuring timely delivery of high-quality analytical products
- U.S. citizenship required
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Position is located at Human Resources Command (HRC), Officer Personnel Management Directorate (OPMD), at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst:Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advise on the fundamental problems to be resolved; develops missing or improves existing computational methods and factors; and Formulates plans that leads to solutions and recommendations.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Major Duties:
- Provides critical analyses on controversial and/or high visibility issues.
- Ensures the quality of products are provided in a timely manner.
- Develops methodology for forecasting future populations.
- Reviews of statistical methods for suitability in forecasts.
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