Operations Research Analyst

This position serves as the centralized technical lead of current and long-term strategies in the Workforce Planning & Modeling Section (ABI-134), Enterprise Workforce Management Branch (ABI-130), Peoples Services Division (ABI-100), Office of Business Integration (ABI), Aviation Safety (AVS), and performs work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and scientific methods and techniques to solve operational problems.

Major duties
Work involves analyzing data, management problems, and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems; coordinates with other Service Offices (SO) and Lines of Businesses (LOB), providing high level subject matter expertise to attend, coordinate with and represent AVS concerning data, staffing, workforce planning, and AVS budgetary analysis. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of operations research principles, concepts, and practices to apply rigorous methods of scientific inquiry, analysis and to analyze variable that impact organizational strategies, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems, and to develop improved technical processes and policies for the organization. Also, provides quantitative recommendations on process and/or system deficiencies to aid in improving the performance of systems, processes, and operations. Considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Performs multiple, varying, complex work activities, and challenging projects/programs under the minimal direction of the manager or other experienced technical professionals. May act as a principal technical analyst, project manager or team leader for large work activities. Work assignments require knowledge and experience of operations research techniques in the analysis of management and/or operations problems, and to address those issues that may cross functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments include system design and integration; extensive research; and direct responsibility for project/program management. Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Responsible for managing the formulation, programming and guidance of projects or continuing programs involving analytical issues of great significance and importance to the Aviation Safety (AVS) organization; analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative/qualitative basis, the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives; identifies particular problems to explore and assess the adequacy of existing programs; recommend and implement changes; directs and develops plans for project teams or other groups in accomplishing/producing projects/studies. Queries appropriate databases and develops responses and summaries to present data. As the primary technical analyst is responsible for the development of mathematical, statistical models and methodologies for analyzing management problems, analyzing components of the aviation system and aviation safety data using advanced technology. Contributes to the evaluation and development of organizational processes, program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Provides advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to problems. Provides recommendation on procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Communicates operational and technical information, and research results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB/SOs) and externally. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution.

Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standards provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for all positions under the Operations Research Analyst, please use the link below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Basic Requirements 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. To qualify for this position at the J-band: you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS- 13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience researching and analyzing data; recommending improvements based on study results; experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing mathematical, statistical models and methodologies for analyzing systems; preparing reports and present finding, etc.

How to apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.