Duties

This position is in the Excepted Service. A current Federal Career or Career-Conditional employee selected must voluntarily relinquish his or her competitive status prior to appointment to this position. You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst performing professional and scientific work requiring systematic, critical, intensive investigation into a subject in order to develop the principles, criteria, methods, and data to be used in support of projects or problem solving studies.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained until the announcement expires and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Depending on grade level and the division to which assigned, incumbent will perform one or more of the following:

1. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of military forces, weapon systems, and major programs proposed or in progress by the military services,as well as science and technology efforts
2. Analyze and evaluate the capabilities, effectiveness, feasibility, and costs of proposed or maintaining forces, weapon systems, and programs;
3. Develop planning and programming guidance upon which DoD force structure, program, and budget proposals are to be based;
4. Design and/or conduct studies and analyses of the capabilities of U.S., allied, and potential enemy forces;
5. Analyze the impact of force reduction options upon U.S. and allied defense capabilities;
6. Perform cost analyses of alternative defense plans and programs;
7. Create mathematical models in support of Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), preparation of Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) and/or other programmatic analyses;
8. Develop and/or validate independent life-cycle cost estimates for proposed, planned or existing weapon systems, and prepare cost and software data collection plans for those systems;
9. Prepare issue papers analyzing program alternatives for use by the Secretary of Defense;
10. Initiate, design, monitor, and evaluate DoD force structure studies and analyses;
11. Apply mathematical and other pertinent scientific approaches to complex problems;
12. Develop better mathematical models and analytical methods; and/or
13. Conduct research into economic and fiscal issues of major concern to the Department of Defense.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form upon entering the position and annually
• Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year (FY) 2017. Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3326; Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of the appointment effective date may require a 180 day waiver package.
• You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE? @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  
  

  
  YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  1. Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
  If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
  
  If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  
  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade held (WHS serviced employees SF-50s will be verified via eOPF).
  • College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education. Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable. (WHS serviced employees will be verified via eOPF or you may include them in your application package. However, it is the employee's responsibility to ensure that his/her eOPF contains the required transcript and is up-to-date).
  • DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
  • Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
  • PPP Registrants/Eligibles: Must submit the following applicable documents: 1) PPP registration 2) PCS orders (if applicable)

  
  ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?
  You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You are required to provide a copy of transcripts or degrees in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.
  
  ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
  1. You must provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as type of discharge and character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
  2. You should also document your complete military service information in the Veterans Preference and Military Service Section of the assessment questionnaire (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, disability claim and rank and date of retirement if retired).
  
  ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
  1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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

  You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/.

  Agency contact information

  Washington HQ Services

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Email

  whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

  Address

  Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
  Human Resources Directorate
  4800 Mark Center Drive
  Alexandria, VA 22350
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  
  Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Application/ListApplications?
  
  Washington Headquarters Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• 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 public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. You can apply any time during the open period of the announcement. Submit one completed application package to CAPE @ https://www.cape.osd.mil/