- Position Title
- OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
- Agency
- Air Force Global Strike Command
- Announcement Number
- 4K-AFPC-10100958-074741-LLS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 18, 2017 to Friday, January 12, 2018
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Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
30% DAV - Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and;
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy must show character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy must show character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Reinstatement - Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
4.
ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
People with Disabilities, Schedule A - Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
6.
PPP Registered Mil Spouse - Are you a Military Spouse of an Active Duty Military Member of the U.S. Armed Force (including the U.S. Coast Guard and full-time National Guard) and registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Program S?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
3.
If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
4.
I am a current or prior active duty military member that is retiring or has been retired from active duty less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring (terminal leave) or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
5.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
2.
I am able and willing to accept a term position/appointment.
3.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
4.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a GS-1515-13 Operations Research Analyst. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Operations Research Analyst at the GS-1515-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Note: Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.
3.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Utilize mathematical and statistical techniques, elements of operations research theory, engineering knowledge, and innovative efforts to develop new solutions to previously highlighted and/or new problems or problems which may be lacking in precedent.
5.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Evaluate impact of new technologies on current systems and policies.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Define problems and develop and coordinate study plans.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Evaluate alternative courses of action and make recommendations based on sound scientific theory.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Provide guidance and assistance to lower level analysts.
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Advise higher officials of the feasibility of different approaches which provide a basis for action or the solution to a specified problem.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Represent the organization during visits with government and industry representatives.
17.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Serve as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques.
19.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Develop models to test, analyze, and evaluate algorithms and other logic.
21.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Determine sources of data and sample sizes.
23.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Plan, design, and conduct tests to obtain data.
25.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Compile, organize, and analyze data.
27.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Prepare technical reports and/or document progress and results of each study.
29.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Provide accurate technical summaries and reports on trends, recommendations, and/or solutions.
31.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Prepare management reports and engineering presentation data & graphics for higher level personnel.
33.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
34.
Prepare and present briefings on a study's progress and results.
35.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
36.
Make presentations at various scientific and technical meetings.
37.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
38.
Present relevant factors so that technical information is understood by non-technical managers.
39.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
40.
Interact with technical and professional contractors, research and development organizations, academia, and participate in formal training programs.
41.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
42.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.