- Position Title
- Operations Research Analyst (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Bonneville Power Administration
- Announcement Number
- 22-BPA-27603-11311843-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 13, 2021 to Monday, December 27, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program?
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
3.
Instructions: To provide the hiring manager an opportunity to consider your accomplishments, you may submit/attach copies of your performance appraisals and/or incentive award justification as part of your application by uploading these documents into USA Staffing.
All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
4.
Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on one or more of the competencies described in this vacancy announcement?
5.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
6.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Assessment 1
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet the basic education requirements for operations research positions in the federal government. Select the response that best describes your education.
2.
In addition to the Basic Requirement, choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
In addition to the Basic Requirement, choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
For the following task statements, please select the option that best describes your training or experience. You must ensure that the level of training or experience claimed is reflected in your resume. If the information cannot be found in your resume, your self-rating will be adjusted accordingly.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Compare data from various reference sources to identify correlating factors.
5.
Apply mathematical algorithms or equations to solve routine problems.
6.
Perform and interpret basic calculations, analyses, and computations to assist in supporting organizational decision-making or business planning purposes.
7.
Modify mathematical, statistical, and/or econometric techniques to conduct analyses of program operations.
8.
Analyze scientific data using established computational processes.
9.
Discuss with team members and/or leader the requirements and parameters of task or project to ensure your full comprehension and understanding of assignment.
10.
Present the findings of mathematical or statistical analyses to non-scientific audiences.
11.
Present oral recommendations on projects or task assignments to receive acceptance or approval.
12.
Use mathematical or statistical tools, models, or methods to gather data in support of assignment objectives.
13.
Conduct projects, studies, and analyses of program operations and processes to resolve organizational effectiveness issues.
14.
Research and apply accepted and relevant scientific practices.
15.
Use established mathematical, statistical, and other operational research techniques to perform research and analytical studies.
16.
Research the circumstances, conditions, data, and problems of the assignment to determine the appropriate mathematical or statistical method of analysis.
17.
Assist with development of reports including, statistical and mathematical documentation.
18.
Draft written reports to document technical findings and research.
19.
Draft routine correspondence such as reports, studies, or other documents to internal parties.
20.
Use software applications such as MS Excel, Matlab, and/or R Project to calculate and analyze data.
21.
Accurately enter data into automated databases for future analysis and review.
22.
Analyze data in an automated system or software application to identify outliers or anomalies.
23.
Create a database query to obtain and organize data for analysis and evaluation.
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If you selected E in response to any question above, indicate where in your resume the information can be found to support your answer (identify by job title and dates). In order to receive credit, please be sure that your resume provides adequate details to support your answer or your response will be adjusted accordingly. (Maximum length of
250 characters): (limit 250 characters)
250 characters): (limit 250 characters)