Operations Research Analyst

About the Position: 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. This position is located U.S. Special Operations Command (Army), Fort Bragg, NC. Major duties: Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and integrates operations research system analysis activities with other staff elements and functions. Identifies problem areas, defines the nature and scope of the problem, possible study approaches, assumptions to be used, and objectives sought. Prepares internal and external analysis and evaluation of the organization material products produced for active and reserve forces. Prepares, presents and defends controversial subject matter and research studies. Qualifications: Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)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 have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: : 1. Serves as a senior Operations Research Analyst for USASOC G 8, Test and Evaluation Division, leading and conducting complex analytical studies supporting SOF, MFP 11, and LIC programs. 2. Designs and executes studies from inception to completion using advanced mathematical, statistical, and scientific methodologies to assess materiel solutions, operational concepts, business processes, and emerging SOF capabilities. 3. Maintains liaison with requirements, program management, and technical staff across military departments, USSOCOM, and OSD, representing the Command in panels and briefings. 4. Provides historical insights and advice based on not only proven techniques and procedures, but also techniques and procedures which are based only on scientific principles and theories. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).