Job Army Futures Command Data Analytics Directorate seeks supervisory operations research analyst
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Supervisory Operations Research Analyst
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Joint Services and Activities Supported by the Office, Secretary of the ArmyArmy Futures Command, Data Analytics Directorate
Overview
Open & closing dates
01/14/2019 to 01/24/2019
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Salary
$104,304 to $135,595 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Austin, TX
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Telework eligible
No
Duties
Summary
About the Position: This position serves as a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-14 in Army Futures Command (AFC), Data Analytics Directorate located in Austin, TX. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!
Responsibilities
- Planning, directing, and reviewing analytic work
- Directs and conducts analysis of research results and data using advanced statistical techniques
- Demonstrates advanced programming expertise using the latest version of advanced datascience software
- Independently evaluates the application of computer programs to determine if they will perform the desired selection, statistical computations, analyses, and acceptable output formatting
- Provide authoritative statistical input to reports, plans, and operations guidance
- Assist in developing significant and innovative recommendations for advancing statistical programs and/or methods
- Uses judgment and discretion in determining intent and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance
- Directs the work and supervises an operational and technical workforce
- Leads updates to other division civilian position descriptions during TDA reviews
- Implements provisions of command programs in the areas of security, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action goals, prevention of sexual harassment, office safety, and employee management relations to assure equal treatment of all employees
- Provides advice, counsel or instruction to subordinates on both work and administrative matters
- Coordinates across the headquarters and subordinate commands to ensure staff collaboration
- Facilitates collaboration between Analytic Teams and the data architect team
- Seeks feedback from Senior Tech Advisor
- Prepares to lead interactive agile development
- Coordinates across the headquarters and subordinate commands to ensure staff collaboration
- Informs, advises, persuades, presents and defends analyses, project recommendations, and policy guidance to top level managers
- Facilitates collaboration between Analytic Teams and the data architect team
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
14
Job family (Series)
Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Top Secret Security Clearance Required
- Business Travel is up to 25%
- One year Supervisory Probationary period may be required
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 for Supervisory Operations Research Analyst:
Degree: 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized experience:To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must show in your resume at least one full year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing various platforms to produce analytics that enable decision-making throughout an organization; 2) Performing programming using the latest version of advanced science data software, with a focus on open-source languages (e.g. R, Python, Scala, Julia) and interactive web application development (e.g. Shiny, Dash) and; 3) Providing leadership to a group of technical personnel.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
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.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:- Leadership
- Oral Communication
- Requirements Analysis
- Research and Data Analysis
- Written Communication
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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.
- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- One year Supervisory 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 Annuitantinformation sheet.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 36 - Analysis, Modeling and Simulation position.
- You may claim military spouse preference.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
- 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.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdffor more information.
- If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding anAlternate Application.
- 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.
- The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)
- Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
- Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.- Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance