<p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary operations research analyst for a weapons system, sustainment or support program office within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary operations research analyst for a weapons system, sustainment or support program office within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/12/2025 to 12/09/2025</p> <p>Salary $88,621 to - $137,000 per year</p> <p>This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location</p> <p>Pay scale & grade NH 3</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>FEW vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Eglin AFB, FL</p> <p>Hanscom AFB, MA</p> <p>Kirtland AFB, NM</p> <p>Tinker AFB, OK</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (1)</p> <p>Hill AFB, UT</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>1515 Operations Research </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number AFMC-151503-12781631-SAP Control number 843134800</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This is an open continuous Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public to create a candidate pool to be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. This notice will remain open until the closing date indicated; those who apply will be used to create candidate pools for consideration against current and/or future vacancies. It may be several weeks before a vacancy occurs and candidates should not interpret that as a sign of not being considered or delays in the hiring process. We are actively soliciting candidates in advanced of anticipated need.</p> <p>MAJOR DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Perform a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. </li><li>Utilize 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. </li><li>Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. </li><li>Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. </li><li>Accomplish professional development and maintain 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. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is required </li><li>Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance </li><li>This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html </li><li>Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. </li><li>Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. </li><li>Employee must maintain current certifications </li><li>This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. </li><li>Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays </li><li>The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis. </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. </li><li>This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. </li><li>Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. </li><li>Acquire and utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and skills as they relate to technology and/or processes in the acquisition environment. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Employee needs to meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards and Operations Research Series 1515https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/</p> <p>Operations Research Series 1515, Individual Occupational Requirements: Basic Requirement: 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.</p> <p>In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience performing scientific work that involves research and cost analysis, designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Financial Management Certification Coding: FMC02 - FM Certification Level 2. This position requires the employee to engage in continuous education training (CET) activities achieving 60 Continuous Learning points by 31 December every 24 months after certification.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities. </li><li>Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. </li><li>Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts. </li><li>Ability to lead study teams and originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. </li><li>Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques, and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. </li></ul> <p>PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.</p> <p>VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.</p> <p>FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.</p> <p>Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on</p>