Summary
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We are seeking motivated individuals with backgrounds in civil or mechanical engineering, operations research, transportation or logistics analysis.
Duties
- Analyze transportation networks and nodes, apply modeling and analysis tools to predict system behavior, cope with and address poor and incomplete data.
- Prepares, produces, and delivers accurate analytical products, quantitative and technically rigorous solutions to the warfighter, often on short timelines.
- Conduct the full lifecycle of analysis, including scoping, research, data structuring, analysis, product development, delivery, and methodological advancement.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide analytic recommendations and solutions to our customers.
- Explores, develops, evaluates and/or operationalizes new methodologies, technologies, or tools in order to enhance the organization's operational capabilities in the field of transportation and/or logistics.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Telework may be authorized.
- Must obtain and retain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
- For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
- Position is subject to polygraph testing.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be subject to 3-year probationary period pursuant to JWAC FRN, 85 Fed. Reg. 29419 (May 15, 2020).
Qualifications
Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements.
For DR-I: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience applying systems thinking concepts and techniques; structured analysis principles; research and development; AND experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and make recommendations.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the DR-1/GS-07/9/11 broadband position in the federal service.
For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to DR-I/GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience should include comprehensive knowledge of scientific design and development principles, methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices. Candidates should also display proficiency in applying systems thinking concepts and techniques; structured analysis principles; and cost- benefit analysis methods sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new development projects and the mission, operations and programs of customer organizations.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the DR-II/GS-12/13 broadband position in the federal service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of national security issues, including political, economic, social and military issues, trends, organizations, regions, and/or sectors of interest.
- Knowledge of transportation or logistics, modeling and analysis, research and development, or the application of modeling techniques and tools for the purposes of analysis of networks and systems.
- Knowledge in transportation systems such as traffic engineering, road or rail operations and construction, military logistics systems, etc.
Education Requirements
General Engineer (0801):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
Operations Research (1515):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Benefits
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
Required Documents
Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, (2) transcripts, (3) SF50 (if applicable), and (4) DD214 (if applicable).
NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR INITIAL APPLICATION, HOWEVER, IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING AND LOSS OF CONSIDERATION.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Next steps
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