Operations Research Analyst

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 NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: accomplishing a range of complex, scientific assignments, including financial analysis, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of NNSA resources, contract oversight, and advising management. Examples of Specialized Experience: Experience utilizing mathematical and statistical technics (to include regression analysis, appropriate use of distributions, use of prediction and confidence intervals) to analyze technical data and perform analysis. Experience defining problems; determining sources of data and sample sizes; planning, designing, and conducting test(s) to obtain data; and compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. Experience compiling program analysis data into visualizations to present analysis to senior leaders. Experience performing studies that require analysis of a program’s effectiveness and efficiency. “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. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of “well qualified” which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
This position is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Emergency Management. A successful candidate will serve as an operations research analyst within the Office of Policy, Preparedness, and Readiness Assurance providing analysis of DOE and NNSA emergency management data and programs for evident-driven decision support.