Operations Research Analyst jobs in Colorado

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for well-qualified candidate to fill two Non-Supervisory Operations Research Analyst positions (NH-1515-03). Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!

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Position: Operations Research Analysts, NH-1515-03, (GS-12/13 equivalent)

Location: HQ USSPACECOM J6 in Colorado Springs,CO

Suspense: Eligible interested applicants must forward their resume directly to Mr. Steve Swinehart at steven.swinehart.1@usspacecom.mil no later than COB Friday, 17 April 2024

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment and Leave Accrual Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational

Description of Position: Serves as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the assessment of future risks in the design, development, and adaptation of C5I (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and information system) capabilities for various digital systems within USSPACECOM’s J6 Directorate. Performs assessments and evaluations of military exercise execution and plans.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

· Performs a broad range of strategy, plans, and policy analyses assignments developing methodologies for and evaluating the utility of C5I systems, related equipment, and force structures. Work entails unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives. Analyzes the feasibility of advanced analytical approaches or radically different proposed policies. Defines problems and develops study plans. Determines sources of data and sample sizes. Plans, designs, and conducts test(s) to obtain data. Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data.

· Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems. Serves as skilled analyst on established and novel modeling and simulation techniques. Develops models to test, analyze, and evaluate algorithms and other logic. Utilizes mathematical and statistical techniques, elements of operations research theory, engineering knowledge and innovative efforts to develop new solutions to previously highlighted and/or new problems which may be totally lacking in precedent.

· Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to exercise development, planning and execution, program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Interfaces with peer headquarters elements and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in assessments, objectives, and unbiased perspectives on decisions. Represents the organization during visits with government and industry representatives. Coordinates the contributions of professionals and specialists, notes problems which arise, and resolves differences. Prepares and presents briefings and makes presentations on the study’s progress and results. Prepares technical reports and/or documents progress and results.

· Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (R&D) organizations and participation in formal training programs within the space continuum of responsibility. Keeps current of emerging analytical techniques and research methods through independent study and reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature.

Qualification Requirements:

· 1 year of experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing Operations Research Analyst duties related to military exercises.

· 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.

Highly Desired Skills:

· 3 years of experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing (4-5 major duties of position) desired.

· Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years relevant experience)

· Master’s degree preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

· Must be a U.S. Citizen.

· Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

· Must successfully pass a drug screen.

· Must sign a non-disclosure agreement.

· May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

· Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.

· Position may be recalled to duty.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,128.00 - $137,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80916: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person