Operations Research Analyst jobs in Richmond, VA

Duties

• Conducting, organizing, leading, directing, and coordinating quantitative and qualitative studies and analyses that are very complex and highly technical in nature.
• Designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric and other scientific methods and techniques to analyze management problems of a highly significant nature.
• Conducting operations research and economic analysis studies, initiating new areas of study, and recommending areas of further study.
• Performing studies involving a wide view of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supply chain processes, and Agency policies, which cross multiple process areas.
• Applying scientific techniques, with emphasis on mathematical disciplines, to improve operations of the supply chain and DLA logistical systems as a whole.
• Using simulations and other tools to perform scenario and problem identification in order to provide an objective basis for evaluating alternative management options relating to a process or system change.
• Preparing study plans that define complex study efforts by providing the background, description, approach, project milestones, resource requirements, and expected business improvements for each major study.
• Performing quantitative, cost/economic analyses and operations research studies.
• Requiring the innovative application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory and probability theory in a new or creative approach.
• Extracting and manipulating data from the business data warehouse, the Defense Integrated DataBank (DIDB).
• Extracting and manipulating data from other internal or external sources, and archived data sources, applying advanced computer skills in the use of state-of-the-art workstations and servers.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

  • Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.

  • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents

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  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
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  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

  To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12306895.

  Agency contact information

  Crystal Wilborn

  Phone

  717-770-2919

  Email

  Crystal.Gammon@dla.mil

  Address

  DLA Information Operations J6
  8725 John J Kingman Rd
  Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221
  US

  Next steps

  Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This is a Department of Defense for Certain Personnel of DOD (DHA) announcement open to the Public.