Operations Research Analyst- Authority

Position: OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST-DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY
Location: Valparaiso

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for various weapons systems.

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for various weapons systems.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/12/2025 to 04/10/2026

Salary $75,706 to - $117,034 per year

The salary listed is base salary and does not include any locality adjustments

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

Gunter AFB, AL

Eglin AFB, FL

Robins AFB, GA

Hanscom AFB, MA

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Patuxent River, MD

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Tinker AFB, OK

Hill AFB, UT

Arlington, VA

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

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

* 1515 Operations Research

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number AFMC-MCP Control number

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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* Performs a broad range of operations research analysis assignments, entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Performs studies of issues arising in varied subjects of advanced difficulty and complexity. Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.

* Utilizes 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. Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques. Develops models to test, analyze, and evaluate algorithms and other logic.

* Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort.

* Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Interfaces with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology.

* Accomplishes professional development and maintains 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.

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship is required

* Male must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

* Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization

* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

* This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

* Disclosure of Political Appointments

* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

* 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.

* This position may require travel

* Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

* This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515

* The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift

* This position meets the…