Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Serves as an Operations Research Analyst SME responsible for performing and visualizing rigorous analytic techniques to produce metrics that support planning, development and execution of risk based deterrence options.. Responsibilities As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Senior Operations Research Analyst in the Plans and Exercise Department, Strategic Analysis Plans Division, Effects Branch. The Effects Branch performs and visualizes rigorous analytic techniques to produce metrics that support planning, development and execution of risk based deterrence options. Serves as an expert in structuring complicated problems, organizing information flow, developing systems engineering models, and developing metrics to quantify structures within an analytic problem. The analyst will develop methodologies for evaluating problem solution options by providing expert input to test measurements, determine measures of effectiveness and performance, applying risk analysis, analyzing empirical data, and obtaining objective data for issue decisions, course-of-action comparisons, analytic models, budget decisions and exercise campaign plans. Serves as an ad hoc team leader or member for specific analysis projects. Teams are most often matrixed with military, government civilian, and contracted analysts. Assures quality of work accomplished, taking appropriate steps to ensure excellence of analysis planning, data collection, and reporting. Develops and maintains a network of contacts throughout DTRA to maximize available data and analysis. Develops analytical and technical input to work plans and reports. Formulates problems and designs research and study methods. Conducts and supervises collection and analyses of qualitative and quantitative data relating to complex military organizational and operational situations. Conducts data analysis using basic ORSA tools and techniques such as statistical inference, data mining, modeling, mathematical programming and simulations to contribute to informing DTRA decisions. Summarizes, synthesizes, and clearly communicates complex analyses in simplified, operational terms. Develops and presents analysis reports within DTRA and to senior Department officials and leadership. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and integrates ORSA-related actions with other staff elements and functions. Reviews completed products for quality, accuracy and completeness. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. You may qualify at the GS-GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Serve as subject matter expert in data analytics. Plan, conduct, coordinate, evaluate and refine complex problem sets and provide consultation. Executing and controling projects that represent an important segment of the agency's operating programs and/or projects. Experience working with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services and the Service components of Combatant Commands, Defense and Combat Support Agencies, in relation to the CWMD mission. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.