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Operations Research Analyst

Air Force Civilian Career Training · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Operations Research Analyst intern job with the Air Force Civilian Career Training program, filled under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program and run by the Air Force Personnel Center. There are a few vacancies in ten locations, including Los Angeles County, CA, and several Air Force bases in CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, OH, and OK.

Few vacancies in 10 locations

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Recent graduatesPeople who finished a qualifying degree or certificate in the last 2 years (up to 6 years for veterans).
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., including current federal employees, veterans, and recent graduates who finished school within the last 2 years (6 years for veterans). Veterans' preference may apply to eligible veterans, and to eligible spouses, widows, widowers, or parents of veterans.

What you would do

  • Performs tasks supporting projects assigned to higher-level analysts.
  • Plans work procedures and selects standard methods for studies and projects.
  • Performs special research to apply math and other core skills to work processes.
  • Writes reports summarizing project results and presents findings within the organization.
  • Keeps up with new technologies and professional developments in the field.

Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-9 (up to GS-12)?

With experience: You may qualify for GS-9 with one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 at the graduate level. Current federal employees applying for promotion must have one year at the GS-7 level to be eligible for GS-9.

With education: You need a bachelor's degree in operations research, or at least 24 semester hours in operations research, math, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or other courses that require strong college-level math or statistics. At least 3 of those hours must be in calculus. For GS-7, you need a 4-year bachelor's degree and documented Superior Academic Achievement, such as being in the upper third of your class, having a 2.95 GPA or higher out of 4.0, or belonging to a national scholastic honor society. For GS-9, you can use two years of graduate study toward a master's degree, or one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate study in a related field such as business administration or public administration. All education must be completed by 31 Aug 2022.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, font at least 10 pt, showing hours per week and month/year dates for each job
  • Completed online application questionnaire
  • Transcripts for any education you claim, including transferred hours (unofficial copies accepted; degree audits not accepted)
  • DD Form 214 or service certification memo if claiming veterans' preference, plus SF-15 for 10-point preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD Form 3145-4 military spouse checklist dated within 30 days if claiming military spouse preference
  • Optional: recent performance appraisals and a list of awards from the last 3 years

How you will be rated: You are rated on your questionnaire answers, a HireVue online assessment, your transcripts, and your resume. If you do not complete the HireVue assessment, you will not be considered, and missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume lists hours per week and month/year start and end dates for each job, or it may be marked insufficient.
  • Apply through both USAJOBS and the afciviliancareers.com recent graduates page, and finish the HireVue step.
  • Send transcripts showing your GPA, class standing, or honor society membership, since these determine if you qualify through education.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with occasional travel. You may be asked to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Incentives and relocation: Student Loan Repayment and Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service
  • Secret security clearance may be required
  • Background check required
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • May need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
  • Must maintain current certifications
  • Subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Possible paid move (PCS), which may require signing a CONUS agreement
  • Grade point average of 2.95 or higher out of 4.0 is listed as a condition
  • Direct deposit is required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$51,740 – $104,349 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 to GS-9 (up to GS-12) · General Schedule
Locations
  • Buckley AFB, Colorado
  • Robins AFB, Georgia
  • Los Angeles County, California
  • Patrick AFB, Florida
  • Eglin AFB, Florida
  • Scott AFB, Illinois
  • Andrews AFB, Maryland
  • Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
  • Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
  • Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Operations Research (1515)
Announcement
C-27-DHA-1515-AB

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