Operations Research Analyst

DutiesSummary

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-ASPR-DE-21-107243577 under delegated examining procedures. Please review this announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under competitive procedures.


Responsibilities

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.

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.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

12

• Job family (Series)

  1515 Operations Research

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
  • Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
  • Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
  • Financial disclosure statement may be required.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  Qualifications

  Basic Qualification Requirement For All Grade Levels:
  
  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:

  GS-09 Grade Level:
  
  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.

  Education

  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.

  Additional information

  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.
  
  Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid.
  
  Bargaining Unit Position:
  
  Drug Screening Required: May Be
  
  Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
  
  Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
  
  Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
  
  Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
  
  Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
  
  People With Disabilities (Schedule A) - https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities
  
  Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
  
  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

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
  
  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.
  
  For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
  
  For Noncompetitive Applicants: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
  
  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • • Creativity and Innovation
    • Oral Communication
    • Research and Analysis
    • Writing
  To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11018341
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

  Trust determination process

  Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

  • Your Resume You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial.
  • A complete Assessment Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11018341)
  • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) - documentation supporting eligibility. If submitting a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of your current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.
  • Other required supporting documents.
  Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
  • College transcripts (if qualifying all or in part based on your education)
  • Veterans' Preference documentation:
    • Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
    • Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
    • A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
    • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
    • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
    • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
  • PHS Commissioned Corps Personnel: You must provide a copy of your current personnel orders and/or other supporting documentation to be referred as CC.
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable. For more information, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
  • Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.)
  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:

  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

  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.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Federal career or career conditional employees in the competitive service; displaced Federal employees with CTAP or ICTAP eligibility; Military Spouses; individuals eligible for VEOA or VRA appointments; 30% disabled veterans; foreign service employees; national service (Peace Corps/VISTA); certain former overseas employees; former employees with reinstatement eligibility; and individuals with disabilities.