OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the Digital Analytics Inf & Tech Adv Group, Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department, and Analysis, Debrief & Test Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

The incumbent leads and is responsible for the success of the planning, execution, and reporting of the Blue Platform in-a-box virtual aircraft software Verification and Validation (V&V) within the Joint Simulation Environment.

Pay Range: DP-04: $102,415-$158,322 DP-05: $143,913-$187,093 FOR THE DP-05 POSITION: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems; 2) Coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding; 3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to facilitate effective and efficient work; 4) Directing the work of other analysts, engineers, and data scientists assigned to a team; and 5) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.

FOR THE DP-04 POSITION: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialist experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band (DP-03) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing technical assessments, analyzing sensor performance, analyzing platform mission performance, analyzing live and simulation data, and reviewing statistical comparisons between real and simulated systems; 2) Assisting with coordinating project planning with program sponsors and managing the allocation of funding; 3) Ensuring security compliance, contracting coordination, procurement and management of IT hardware and software as well as other equipment to assist with facilitating effective and efficient work; and 4) Coordinating efforts of various laboratories and test facilities to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will lead and oversee the execution of the F-35 and other Blue virtual platform Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VVandA) activities in coordination with the Accreditation Team.
• You will optimize data collection and testing processes to ensure efficient and effective support for data analysis and the compilation and review of data packages.
• You will provide regular input to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to keep program management informed of adherence to plan, schedule changes, and resultant impacts.
• You will document, track, and manage the verification of fixes for software issues and deficiencies that impact the accuracy of data collection.
• You will support the compilation, delivery, and review of the Accreditation Support Package (ASP).
• You will maintain contact and attend meetings with other departments/DoD activities, as well as with representatives of other countries, keeping fully informed of the latest activities and technical advancements.
• You will assign tasks, generally in broad terms as to the objectives to be met and consideration for coordination, and when necessary, advise on applicability of technical data and methods of analysis that may assist in completing assigned work.