- Position Title
- Operations Research Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Army
- Announcement Number
- NCHT173353142593 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 16, 2017 to Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Operations Research Analyst position with Department of the Army.
We will evaluate your resume and your response to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. This occupation has specific requirements that apply to all positions.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Operations Research Analyst at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Operations Research Analyst at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Conduct quantitative analysis to identify or define problems related to business transformation, process improvement, or cost reductions.
4.
Develop quantitative analytic approaches that expose problems in resource allocation processes or uncover resource shortfalls.
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Adapt known quantitative techniques to solve unique problems whose outcome is uncertain.
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Independently work to solve problems that arise in the prioritization or integration of resource requirements.
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Perform trend analysis to ascertain potential problem areas.
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Conduct quantitative analysis of alternatives involving tradeoffs among different courses of action, including allocation or reallocation of resources to support diverse missions.
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Identify trends within the acquisition community/recognizes problem areas, and recommends corrective action.
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Advise on the development of sound quantitative analytic methodologies in support of management planning, policy analysis, or program evaluation.
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Analyze policies for interpretations/supplemental guidance to be applied by the agency.
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Apply broad areas of operations research, mathematics, or statistics to serve as a consultant to senior subject matter specialists or agency officials.
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Assume technical responsibility for the interpretation or presentation of findings to experts in operations research.
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Prepare material for review sessions to be conducted with higher echelon.
15.
Provide guidance to acquisition/test program managers within agency regarding the formulation/infrastructure of instrumentation requirements.
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Implement instructions/reporting requirements regarding infrastructure and instrumentation development.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.