Operations Research Analyst - Direct Hire (6 month roster/register)

Duties

WHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS, AND STATISTICS (RAAS) DIVISION?

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas : Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics .

Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of the GS-13 :

Independently conducts, leads, or participates in studies of complex problems requiring considerable ingenuity to determine the approach and identify the relevant factors for analysis.

The incumbent is responsible for defining the problems involved, formulating the overall concepts, evaluating findings, and recommending solutions.

Selects and applies mathematics, economics, econometrics, and / or statistics appropriate to solving research problems, such as the development of computerized mathematical resource allocation models (e.

g., simulation), regression models, econometric projections, or workload forecasting models.

• Consults with supervisor, other research analysts, and subject-matter specialists to ensure that appropriate techniques and procedures are being used in conducting research studies.
• Conducts research using innovative analytical approaches and applying techniques in a creative manner to solve very difficult problems, enhance performance, or increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs special studies of Service operations to identify mathematical applications to improve or enhance existing programs.

Responsibilities in conducting these studies include determining the types of data to be collected, formulating study methodologies, recommending improvements to existing programs or processes, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of the GS-14 :

Independently conducts, leads, or participates in studies of complex problems requiring considerable ingenuity to determine the methodological approach and identify the relevant factors for analysis.

Responsible for defining the problems involved, formulating the overall concepts, evaluating findings, and recommending solutions.

• Selects and applies mathematics, economics, and / or statistics appropriate for solving operations research problems, such as the development of resource allocation models, data profiling, trend analysis, simulation, econometric projections, or classification models.
• Performs special studies of Service operations to identify mathematical applications to improve or enhance existing programs.

Responsibilities in conducting these studies include determining the types of data to be collected, formulating study methodologies, recommending improvements to existing programs or processes, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.

• Conducts operations research using innovative analytical approaches and applies techniques in a creative manner to solve very difficult problems, enhance performance, or increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops and applies research techniques for problem solving using data obtained from a variety of sources, both from within and outside the Service.

Formulates methodological approaches in mathematical terms so they can be statistically tested to predict the probable impact on programs, processes, or resources.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.

g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral :

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (All Grades)

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :

• GS-11 : At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.
• GS-12 : At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.
• GS-13 : At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level.
• GS-14 : At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent).

How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.

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