OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Full Job Description

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 12/23/2023 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques.

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: Use operations research to develop mathematical, statistical and scientific methods.

Coordinate extensive visibility projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to design, build, and use very complex, sophisticated models to simulate real-world environments of many variables.

Apply experimental theories and/or new applications or developments through data science and or data engineering or architectural theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods.

Translate statistical findings into terms meaningful to decision makers. Use PySpark, SQL, and Python or Java computing frameworks.

Familiarity with Cloud Based Data Architecture (e.g., Palantir Foundry).

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: Operations Research Analyst: 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. Major Duties:

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a recognized technical expert for data science, operations research, master data management, and data visualization.

Uses advanced predictive analysis, data visualization, modeling, machine learning, and data science methods to extract meaningful value from data.

Develops and conducts data science and operations research analysis and techniques.

Participates in the analysis and evaluation of business requirements and user needs as a component of planning and design.

Understanding and monitoring recent advancements and developments in AI/Autonomy and other advanced technologies.

Displays research skills, derives conclusions, develops recommendations, and delivers written status updates, formal technical reports, and briefings to superiors.

Coordinates activities and provides metrics and consultation in support of initiatives within and outside of the Command.