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U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Operations Research Analyst (Prevention) in Fort Eustis, Virginia
Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Within the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Operations Research Analyst responsible for the functions of the Prevention Force Modernization Proponent (PFMP). In addition, performs the duties associated with data, data analysis, project management, research and evaluation for the PFMP. Responsibilities As the primary investigator for the Army Prevention Force Modernization Proponent (PFMP) data, analyzes a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights and provide expert technical guidance. Provide quick reaction analytic capability for the PFMP. Formulates methodologies to quantify issues, evaluates measures of effectiveness, and determines the relative worth of competing alternatives. Serves as an ORSA Project Manager in directing and conducting special ad hoc studies and analyses related to PFMP matters. Provides systematic exploration of problems of an unprecedented nature or of problems that have not previously been susceptible to analysis by the operations research approach. Utilizes tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, Structured Query Language (SQL), R, Python, and other data analytic tools as necessary. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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. Basic Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or 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.(Transcripts must be attached) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) analyzing and assessing a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights and expert technical guidance for achieving identified goals and measuring the effectiveness of programs related to the prevention of harmful behaviors, (for example, sexual assault, harassment, suicide prevention, domestic violence and child abuse); and (2) experience in ONE of the following (a) developing data set processes and analyzing complex data elements and systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships in order to contribute to conceptual physical and logical data models; or (b) applying advanced operations research techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis; or (c) applying advanced operations research and data analysis techniques to solve complex problems related to the prevention of harmful behaviors. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. 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. 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) CP 36 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be offered but is NOT guaranteed. This is a bargaining unit position. Situational telework may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.