Operations Research Analyst jobs in Nebraska

Duties

• Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
• 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 an expert on modeling and simulation techniques by developing 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 lacking in precedent.
• Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Top Secret security clearance.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Education Requirement: Degree in Operations Research; or 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, math logic, science, or subject courses substantial in college-level mathematics or statistics.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 3 in Business - Cost Estimating within 24 months of assignment.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website

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  Agency contact information

  Kelly Silvonic

  Phone

  781-225-1412

  Email

  kelly.silvonic@us.af.mil

  Address

  EHA DHA
  550 C Street West
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  US

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