Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst where you will plan, execute, data collection, data analysis, and reporting on all program technical aspects regarding the Test and Evaluation of munitions and their integration into weapons systems. Responsibilities Provides test results and recommendations to systems group for use in acquisition program milestone decisions. Assists in the development of various acquisition and test-related documentation (e.g. Test and Evaluation Strategies, Integrated Test Team Charters, Statement of Capability, Test Directives, etc.). Serve as Senior Test Engineer/Senior Operations Research Analyst for a major test flight squadron, with the responsibility to provide senior level professional engineering expertise related to test and evaluation of air-to-air/air-to-surface/ground/guns and missiles and equipment. Serves as technical expert on air armament and aircraft-weapon system integration for industry, the academic community, and other US government agencies. Provides technical guidance and direction to systems engineers to ensure accomplishment of program objectives. : Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. Represents the Wing at higher level meetings with other organizations, conferences, commercial and academic partners and facilities with the ability to prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Operations Research Series. . BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: in operations research; or 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: Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The following are illustrative of acceptable courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queueing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry; industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management; mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized fields; or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which college-level mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite. Courses in theory of probability and statistics are highly desirable, but are not specified as minimum educational requirements because to do so would possibly exclude some applicants who would otherwise be well qualified. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as the Senior Test Engineer/Senior Operations Research Analyst with the responsibility to provide senior level professional engineering expertise related to test and evaluation of air-to-air/air-to-surface/ground/guns and missiles and equipment technical as the expert on air armament and aircraft-weapon system integration for industry, the academic community, and other US government agencies. Provides technical guidance and direction to systems engineers to ensure accomplishment of program objectives.. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement (cannot be used for qualification determination): The ideal candidate for this job is a strong technical leader who understands data science and software engineering both from an academic and practical standpoint. The candidate should be highly technically competent, and also a strong leader and communicator. Best Qualified to me would be: The best qualified candidate can be qualified as a data scientist, software engineer, or both. -Academic and/or work experience in data science with a strong background in Machine Learning. -Academic and/or work experience in software engineering principles and pipelines. -Experience with git, databases, and code collaboration. -Experience with cloud and other production environments. -Experience implementing software pipeline. -Experience with DevSecOps. Minimally Qualified to me would be: Strong Communication skills, with demonstrated coding proficiency. Formal training in software development and/or machine learning. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of professional concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment for application to Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) project development, execution, training, and advisory services. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional computer science, and knowledge of other technical disciplines to effectively apply advanced computer software, software systems and computer hardware architectural theories, principles and concepts to new applications, experimental theories, and other areas of responsibility. Knowledge of test design, to include the use of statistical theory. Training and knowledge of statistical analysis of test results and use of statistical inference in evaluating test results. Knowledge of DoD and industry testing capabilities. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning management process and initiatives including statutory requirements for test and evaluation of Major Defense Acquisition Programs. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate/communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. Skill in devising and evaluating criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for RDT&E approaches and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes to provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs or methods. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. ???????You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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