Operations Research Analyst
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1515-13, Operations Research Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG R and D CENTER TECHNICAL DIVISION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.
Major duties
You will serve as an Operations Research Analyst and be responsible for performing a wide range of comprehensive operations research studies and technical review for substantive program initiatives. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Establishing goals, conceiving, organizing, directing, and defending integrated science and technology programs that respond to existing and evolving Coast Guard mission needs. Analyzing and establishing the probable value of new technologies and identifying approaches for understanding costly and high-risk developmental efforts. Developing technology and resource alternatives that address operational problems and resource limitations. Initiating, formulating, planning, executing, and applying analytical methods and techniques to analyze complex operational problems and meet study objectives. Interpreting and reporting analytical findings, study methodologies, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Translating complex scientific, engineering, and analytical concepts for senior officials and decision-makers. Partnering with colleagues, scientists, engineers, government agencies, laboratories, academia, and industry to develop and evaluate science and technology concepts. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: 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. AND In addition to the above basic education requirement to qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Planning and executing research projects involving scientific, technological, or operational issues; evaluating the feasibility, effectiveness, risks, and benefits of alternative technologies or approaches; analyzing research findings; and preparing technical reports, briefings, or recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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