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Employment Type : Full-Time
This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Performs special research in mathematics, operations, and systems analysis for key activities of the Supply Chain Control Tower (SCCT) program. Leads in analysis of program operations, which require the application of operations research techniques, including mathematical modeling and statistical analysis. Occasional travel - 10 % or less No 12 1515 Operations Research Requirements Basic Qualification Requirement For All Grade Levels: GS-09 Grade Level: Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Secret Yes Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: 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. 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. Learn 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. Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.DutiesSummary
Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services in multiple locations through this vacancy announcement.
Designs targeted architecture and requirements including new data sources and visualization applications to improve government and non-government partnerships for public and federal response supply chain needs.
Advises, recommends, and selects techniques for data collection and analysis based upon standard methodologies and established practices. Presents findings of data collection orally through briefings and/or presentations.
Documents research and analysis of data studies in the form of internal reports, correspondence, and publications.
Qualifications
Must have at least a bachelor's 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.
Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirement candidates must also:
A. Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included applying mathematical and statistical theories to conduct analytical research; and providing advisory assistance on a project that required analytical investigations using scientific methodologies such as calculations, analyses, and/or computations to solve problems.
OR
B. Have at least a two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field directly related to the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered an academic year of graduate study. (You must submit transcript.).
OR
C. Have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above.
GS-11 Grade Level:
A. Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that includes applying mathematical and statistical theories to conduct analytical research; conducting analytical investigations using scientific methodologies such as probability statistics and trend analysis; and providing recommendations based on analytical research findings and evaluations.
OR
B. Have at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered an academic year of graduate study. (You must submit transcript.)
OR
C. Have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above.
For GS-12 Grade Level:
Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that includes designing, developing and adapting mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods/techniques to analyze program problems of an organization; giving advice and insight about probable effects or alternative solutions to problems discovered through operational and scientific analysis; coordinating projects characterized by high visibility, unusual urgency or program criticality; and presenting information on the scope, methods and results of studies.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid.
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Drug Screening Required: Yes
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
Veterans' Preference - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
If you are unable to apply online, please go to https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information for more information on our alternate application method.
NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic you may be authorized to telework remotely. The Federal government will begin a phased transition to normal operations in line with the national guidelines to Open Up America Again. HHS will make operating decisions based on State or locality of duty stations and other factors.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11005177
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance
Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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