Operations Research Analyst (Prevention) with Security Clearance

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Duties--- As the primary investigator for the Army Prevention Force Modernization Proponent (PFMP) data, analyzes a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights and provide expert technical guidance.--- Provide quick reaction analytic capability for the PFMP.--- Formulates methodologies to quantify issues, evaluates measures of effectiveness, and determines the relative worth of competing alternatives.--- Serves as an ORSA Project Manager in directing and conducting special ad hoc studies and analyses related to PFMP matters.--- Provides systematic exploration of problems of an unprecedented nature or of problems that have not previously been susceptible to analysis by the operations research approach.--- Utilizes tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, Structured Query Language (SQL), R, Python, and other data analytic tools as necessaryRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.--- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.--- Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the timeQualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described belowExperience 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 experienceYour resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your applicationAdditional information about transcripts is in this document Basic Requirement: 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 statisticsAt least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus(Transcripts must be attached) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this jobSpecialized experience is defined as: (1) analyzing and assessing a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights and expert technical guidance for achieving identified goals and measuring the effectiveness of programs related to the prevention of harmful behaviors, (for example, sexual assault, harassment, suicide prevention, domestic violence and child abuse); and (2) applying advanced operations research and data analysis techniques to solve complex problems related to the prevention of harmful behaviors; and (3) experience in ONE of the following (a) developing data set processes and analyzing complex data elements and systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships in order to contribute to conceptual physical and logical data models; or (b) applying advanced operations research techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysisEducation Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualifyFor this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permittedAdditional information--- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.--- You will be required to provide proof of U.SCitizenship.--- One year trial/probationary period may be required.--- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.--- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.--- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.--- This is a(n) CP 36 Career Field position.--- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.--- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.--- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxableVisit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.--- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.--- Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be offered but is NOT guaranteed.--- This is a bargaining unit position.--- Situational telework may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveOnce the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibilityYou should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentationVeterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidatesInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this positionTo receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibilityTo be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or aboveAdditional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.--- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesThe documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employmentA complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to applyIf you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further1Your resume:--- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.--- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.--- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present)If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.--- For additional information see: What to include in your resume 2Other supporting documents:--- Cover Letter, optional--- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable--- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experienceIf you meet this requi

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