Operations Research Analyst

About the role

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-12 to work at Joint Task Force North (JTF-N), Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX. Opportunities to work directly in Tucson at Davis–Monthan AFB, AZ may be available.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical techniques to optimize resource allocation, improve decision-making, and assess the effectiveness of counternarcotics strategies.
• Contribute to the mission of JTF-N by facilitating interagency synchronization and supporting law enforcement agencies.
• Ensure JTF-N's operations are data-driven and impactful in combating threats.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive.
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position.

Qualifications

• A 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of a wide range of methods and techniques used in operations research studies.
• Ability to apply statistical, probabilistic, and computational approaches to evaluate complex operational problems, assess system performance, and generate actionable insights from large, heterogeneous datasets.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Strong communicator—comfortable speaking and writing clearly, working through complex issues, and maintaining solid working relationships.
• Ability to explain technical and analytical information to senior leaders (SES and Flag-level) and confidently brief teams on data trends and insights.

Benefits

• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available based on eligibility.

Pay

• Details not specified.

Schedule

• Details not specified.

Application

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