Operations Research Analyst – Pathways Recent Graduate – Register

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility: In order to successfully complete the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a 1-year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Following the completion of program requirements, you may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment. -OR- Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran’s eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study. Secondly, you must meet any basic requirements of the position, and the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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 and 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: GS-07: In addition to the program requirements and the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position at this grade level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrates basic professional knowledge of mathematical methods and scientific principles to assist other analysts; basic knowledge of multivariate techniques and mathematical, simulation economics, econometric and statistical operations research techniques to use in projects; skills in researching and gathering pertinent data from a variety of sources and using it to analyze routine projects. Knowledge of user-oriented computer programming languages and statistical software packages. OR you may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One (1) year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, management science, economics, mathematical logic, science, engineering or related field. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor’s degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society. OR you may qualify with a combination of qualifying education and experience as described above. GS-09: In addition to the program requirements and the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position at this grade level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience utilizing basic knowledge of mathematical methods and scientific principles to accomplish studies and utilize mathematical models; conducting research and gathering pertinent data from a wide variety of sources. Knowledge of user-oriented computer programming languages and statistical software packages. OR you may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A masters or equivalent graduate degree in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, management science, economics, mathematical logic, science, engineering, or related field. OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent graduate degree in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, management science, economics, mathematical logic, science, engineering, or related field. OR you may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required. GS-11: In addition to the program requirements and the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position at this grade level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of mathematical reasoning/statistical project assignments that required a range of knowledge of operations research requirements and techniques. To be qualifying, your experience should demonstrate an understanding of operations research processes, procedures, and rules including utilizing knowledge of mathematical methods and scientific principles in order to accomplish studies, develop a variety of mathematical models, and provide management with solutions or recommendations. Experience utilizing basic knowledge of multivariate techniques and knowledge of pertinent mathematical, simulation, economics, econometric and statistical operations research techniques. Researching and gathering data from a wide variety of sources and use it to analyze technical projects and program areas. OR you may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, management science, economics, mathematical logic, science, engineering, or related field. OR A Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: operations research; or a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence as described in the basic requirements. OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, management science, economics, mathematical logic, science, engineering, or related field. OR you may qualify with a combination of qualifying education and experience equivalent to the amount required. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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