OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Department of Defense
Fort Belvoir VA 22060 US
Duties * Leads/performs work to develop baseline cost estimates for complex systems. * Designs cost estimate plan and constructs mathematical models required to calculate and evaluate variables and relationships affecting life cycle cost for research and development, investment and operating phases of assigned system(s). * Leads and directs a variety of studies to develop, review, validate, maintain, present and defend PM/PEO/DA positions on varying aspects of life cycle costs for assigned programs. * Develops cost estimating policy and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Business-Cost Estimating, - Practitioner) certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. * The position is Non-Critical Sensitive requiring a Secret security clearance or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. * This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter. * This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time. 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. * Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In 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 . Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The 1515 occupational series has specific education requirements that apply to all positions. In addition to the required experience listed above,applicants must also meet at least one of the two individual occupational requirements (IOR) listed below (A.- B.) to be considered qualified for this position. To meet the education requirements, you must have: A) A Degree in Operations Research. OR B) 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: A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded with your application package. Transcripts must show thedegree awarded/conferred date to qualify. In addition to the basic education requirements for the disciplines identified above, applicant must also have at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 or equivalent) level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify based on experience your resume must describe, at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in the Federal Service that includes: (1) developing baseline cost estimates for the complex design of acquisition systems; (2) analyzing funding requirements for budget input (i.e. cost analysis and estimation, life cycle cost estimates, business case analyses/cost benefit analyses, etc.); (3) Preparing and defending cost comparisons to ensure project costs do not exceed budget (e.g. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), or Economic Analysis); and (4) directing various functional areas of cost estimating, economic analysis, cost validation, portfolio analysis, operational effectiveness modeling, modeling, simulation, analysis and evaluation for assigned program(s). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13 equivalent). This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Business-Cost Estimating, - Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC,Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program,contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Communications
* Cost Estimation and Analysis
* Leadership
* Technical CompetenceEducation A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded with your application package to be considered for this position. Transcripts must show thedegree awarded/conferred date to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ . Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct deposit of pay is required. * This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * 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) Comptroller Career Field position. * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Business-Cost Estimating, - Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program,contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once 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 announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, 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 position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken
* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In 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 . Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The 1515 occupational series has specific education requirements that apply to all positions. In addition to the required experience listed above,applicants must also meet at least one of the two individual occupational requirements (IOR) listed below (A.- B.) to be considered qualified for this position. To meet the education requirements, you must have: A) A Degree in Operations Research. OR B) 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: A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded with your application package. Transcripts must show thedegree awarded/conferred date to qualify. In addition to the basic education requirements for the disciplines identified above, applicant must also have at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 or equivalent) level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify based on experience your resume must describe, at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in the Federal Service that includes: (1) developing baseline cost estimates for the complex design of acquisition systems; (2) analyzing funding requirements for budget input (i.e. cost analysis and estimation, life cycle cost estimates, business case analyses/cost benefit analyses, etc.); (3) Preparing and defending cost comparisons to ensure project costs do not exceed budget (e.g. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), or Economic Analysis); and (4) directing various functional areas of cost estimating, economic analysis, cost validation, portfolio analysis, operational effectiveness modeling, modeling, simulation, analysis and evaluation for assigned program(s). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13 equivalent). This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Business-Cost Estimating, - Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC,Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program,contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Communications
* Cost Estimation and Analysis
* Leadership
* Technical CompetenceEducation A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded with your application package to be considered for this position. Transcripts must show thedegree awarded/conferred date to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ . Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct deposit of pay is required. * This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * 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) Comptroller Career Field position. * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Business-Cost Estimating, - Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program,contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once 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 announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, 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 position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken