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Position Title
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Agency
Navy Systems Management Activity
Announcement Number
DE-10035252-17-SBB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, August 7, 2017 to Monday, August 6, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.  

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. This position requires that the selectee complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. I am willing and able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1515, Professional Operations Research Series. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1515-13, OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Analyze common earned value management (EVM) metrics to ensure performance measures are met. (limit characters)
4. Analyze cost data information when developing cost estimating relationships or algorithms. (limit characters)
5. Analyze results of mathematical models to identify actual cost data, cost analyses requirements, support methodologies, determine results or summarize findings. (limit characters)
6. Conduct quantitative analysis to support life cycle cost estimates. (limit characters)
7. Perform cost analyses for systems in all phases of the life cycle. (limit characters)
8. Use computer modeling, simulation, and analytics software (e.g.,  Excel, Crystal Ball, ExtendSim) to improve performance and decision making. (limit characters)
9. Use computer-based modeling and simulation applications to conduct analysis. (limit characters)
10. Develop databases or cost models using cost estimating tools (e.g., Automated cost Estimating Integrated Tools [ACEIT], Crystal Ball, CoStat, Excel, Winsight, Primavera) to support weapons systems efforts. (limit characters)
11. Develop project plans (e.g., systems engineering management plans, project management plan (PMP), project budget estimate) using cost estimating template for completion. (limit characters)
12. Evaluate competing alternatives using analytic techniques to determine cost effective options. (limit characters)
13. Interpret results of economic and analytic models to leadership. (limit characters)
14. Conduct work breakdown structure (WBS) analysis to provide with life cycle cost estimation. (limit characters)
15. Develop affordability analysis that compares estimate against current program funding to meet the commands engineering goals and requirements. (limit characters)
16. Develop analysis based narrative reports and charts to communicate analytical results. (limit characters)
17. Study methodologies for estimating life cycle costs for acquisition programs. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)