Operations Research Analyst Job in Colorado Springs - 97732989 - ZAE6N4XNKRURM

Job Title:
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:
SCBK11893766OCE

SALARY RANGE:
$66,809.00 - $106,369.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 to Wednesday, March 14, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:DB-1515-12/13

POSITION INFORMATION:
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - CO - Colorado Springs

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Public

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month

Organization(s):
RDECOM, Aviation & Msl Res Dev & Engr Center, Sys Sim & Dev Dir, Colorado Springs, CO.


About the Position: ***PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDRESS SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME***

THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2009 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions as shortage positions and recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to these positions. This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment and facilities.

For appointment to the position, candidates meet or will meet DAWIA certification requirements within the specified timeframes.

This vacancy announcement will generate a Referral and Selection List that is good for ninety(90) days and may be used to fill other vacancies at Team Redstone without further public notice.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - CO - Colorado Springs


Expert in the areas of missile defense modeling and simulation analysis, high fidelity end-to-end modeling & simulation analysis, target modeling techniques and lethality coding methodologies. The incumbent will perform technical analysis tasks for the evaluation of missile defense system design & performance using high fidelity end-to-end simulations; coordinate software simulation verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities and execute system performance studies and system trade studies; serve as the authority on end-to-end weapon system performance evaluation and will coordinate with the weapon system program managers; design, implement and apply complex software simulations throughout the weapon system lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

**BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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.

RDECOM IS A DEMONSTRATION LABORATORY, and positions are placed in paybands. The payband for this position, DB-03, is equivalent to GS-12 through GS-13. Candidates must meet the minimum standards for entry into the DB-03 payband, which is GS-12.

***SPECIALIZED EXPEREINCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11 or DB-02) in the Federal service, which includes: Experience in either missile defense modeling and simulation analysis; the development and execution verification, validation, and accreditation(VV&A)processes; or in assessment of lethality, debris fields and weapon system performance.

To be rated highly qualified the applicant must possess at least three(3) of the five(5) HQC below:

1. Expert in conducting analysis and assessment of performance of highly complex modeling and simulation systems.

2. Expert in developing and executing verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) processes and procedures as they relate to systems of system integrated models and simulations.

3. Analyze missile system effects in simulation output data specific to root cause, anomalous or sub-standard performance.

4. Recognized authority in the investigation, analysis, and assessment of a variety of air and missile defense system attributes issues including lethality, debris fields, and overall weapon system performance.

5. Expert in analysis of highly complex modeling and simulations systems in the areas of design, implementation, validation, and application of simulations throughout the system lifecycle.

FAILURE TO SHOW ON YOUR RESUME, HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE LINK, MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs1500/1515.htm.

A two year probationary period may be required.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating.

Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Specialized experience for positions below GG-11 is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work is qualifying. For positions at or above GG-11, the experience must be directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower grade in the series.

Other Requirements:
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Must file annual financial statement.

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.

This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level 3 in Acquisition Career Field Systems Planning, Research Development, and Engineering within 24 months of entrance on duty.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

This is a DOD Demonstration Project position.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 16

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 20 percent.

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.

Other Advantages: Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County. It is located just east of the geographic center of the state and south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city sits over one mile above sea level and is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, at the eastern edge of the southern Rocky Mountains. The city covers 186.1 square miles, making it Colorado's largest city in area. The city thrives on culture, with its own symphony and performing arts center. There are nearly 50 area attractions, ranging from the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and the American Numismatic Museum. Another top attraction is the U.S. Air Force Academy, an elite military training academy just north of the city.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.