OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST -- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
What you'd do
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
Major duties
Performs complete studies of limited scope or portions of larger projects, modifying/adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches. Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Performs studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member responsible for completing defined portions of an overall work effort. Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Performs studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member responsible for completing defined portions of an overall work effort. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (RandD) organizations.
What you need to qualify
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Ideal Candidate: Individuals won't just inherit models; you will originate new methodologies. Will need the quantitative mastery to apply standard and advanced operations research techniques to produce explicit, actionable findings. You will need to design robust data collection techniques, pulling from fragmented sources to feed your simulations. Participate in, and often lead, multidisciplinary study teams, guiding projects from initial concept to final execution. You are not just a "data cruncher"; you are a strategic translator who can turn complex mathematical simulations into actionable leadership decisions. Ideal candidate will need the ability to take a highly ambiguous leadership questions (e.g., "How do we optimize acquisition funding to improve warfighter readiness?"), design methodologies and execute studies, and translate it into plain-language briefs for senior military/civilian leadership. 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. QUALIFICATIONS: -- Professional knowledge of a wide range of complex methods and techniques used in operations research studies to recommend those suitable for producing explicit findings and discriminating evaluations. -- Professional knowledge of and skill in applying and adapting standard approaches to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning complex processes, operations, or questions typified by conventional relationships. -- Skill in articulating and negotiating complex issues. -- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, information sources, and project team members. -- Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques. -- Ability to use standard-type models to simulate real-world environments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSA): 1. Knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities. 2. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. 3. Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. 4. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques. 5. Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
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