Operations Research Analyst - Chief Data Officer

Operations Research Analyst, (GS-1515-15), performing as the Chief Data Officer, working at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) (N&NC), Peterson Space Force Base (SFB), in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Salary ($151,850 - $197,200) based on experience This position may offer relocation, recruitment, and/or retention incentives, Superior Qualification, and advanced leave accrual based on experience. This position may authorize up to 20% situational telework and must be approved by the incumbent's organizational leadership. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Qualifications/Requirements: In this position you will serve as the Chief Data Officer for the N&NC, Chief of Staff Office, Chief Data Office (CD), providing special technical analytical oversight, planning, development, coordination, and management of very broad, complex, and vital digital programs of critical importance to N&NC's missions and the Nation. You will serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the CD Office. Applies exceptional knowledge, experience, and expertise in operations research and related sciences to the technical review of studies and analyses. Manages, leads, or directs scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other multidisciplinary scientific methods and techniques to address the assignment at hand, as well as building new digital enterprises in support of the Homeland Defense Mission of N&NC. Additionally, you will exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the USSTRATCOM Executive Communications Branch. EDUCATION: This position requires 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Top Secret/SCI" Security clearance This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position This is a mission essential and key position and may not be vacated in time of emergency or mobilization. The incumbent must be removed from military recall status and may not become a member of the ready reserves. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. The incumbent must meet foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months. In addition, the incumbent is required to engage in a minimum of 20 hours per year of Continuous Professional Development or education activities to maintain and enhance competence. • Knowledge of and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in classical and modem advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities. • Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. • Ability to plan, organize, direct and lead the functions and staff and/or study team tasked to originate new ideas, projects and methodologies. • Knowledge of expert quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. • Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use models and simulation techniques. • Skill in articulating and negotiating ve1y complex and sensitive issues with officials from diverse perspectives and often with different or opposing views. Expert Ability to negotiate and defend findings and gain executive support for new program concepts. • Knowledge and skill of a broad range of defense department or private sector digital operations systems, big data analytics, machine learning, AI, cognitive science, programs, operations, strategies, tactics, resource and information processes, force structure, and weapons systems. Includes operations research analysis techniques and mastery of scientific and analytical capabilities. HIGHLY DESIRED EXPERIENCE - Knowledge of multiple coding languages such as Python, R, Java, MATLAB, SQL, and/or Scala, etc. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. 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