Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response. As an Operations Research Analyst, you will provide expert analysis and technically authoritative guidance to originate and perform mathematical, statistical, economic, and/or other analysis projects pertaining to the energy sector, an energy sub-sector, scientific research, and/or national security, and to maintain and enhance models for use in simulation studies.

Duties

As an Operations Research Analyst at the GS-14 level, you will:

• Initiate, design, perform, and document analysis assignments related to current and projected studies and projects within the energy sector, scientific research, and national security, applying innovative analytical techniques.
• Evaluate new technologies and policies, and develop/maintain models and simulation techniques, and computer programs to enhance operations research tools and provide guidelines for other analysts.
• Serve as a project leader, overseeing project planning, team coordination, and communication for research and development projects, including defining objectives, selecting databases, executing analysis, and disseminating findings.
• Offer expert analysis and technically authoritative guidance on mathematical, statistical, economic, and other analysis projects, advising high-level managers on the effects of different policies and options.
• Originate new programs, techniques, studies, and approaches, as well as innovative mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and approaches to accomplish assigned projects.
• Prepare and disseminate comprehensive reports of study results through various venues, including publications, journals, and presentations at professional meetings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive
  result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• GS-14: You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
  within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive/High Risk and requires a security clearance at Q Access. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Occasional travel maybe required.

Qualifications

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3:

1. Designing and conducting complex analytical studies using mathematical, statistical, and modeling techniques to investigate significant problems or evaluate various solutions.
2. Managing or contributing to the planning and execution of analytical projects, including defining project scope, selecting methods, and coordinating tasks to achieve project objectives.
3. Developing and applying quantitative models and simulation tools to analyze intricate systems, forecast outcomes, or assess performance for decision-making purposes.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following:

1. Develop or validate models and simulation tools for forecasting, optimization, or evaluating system performance.
2. Lead or manage the full lifecycle of analytical projects, including defining objectives, selecting appropriate methodologies, executing analysis, and interpreting results.
3. Initiate, design, and perform comprehensive analytical studies using mathematical, statistical, and/or econometric methods.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS: 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.

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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