Operations Research Analyst

Job Description:

As an Operations Research Analyst responsible for managing various projects focused on business analytics for Aviation Safety, Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV), Air Traffic Safety Standards Oversight Division (AOV-100) in the Research and Analysis Branch (AOV-150). Supports management in a full range of activities surrounding management of National Airspace System (NAS) oversight information and applicable standards, proposing, and initiating continual improvements.

Duties

The Operations Research Analyst applies experience and comprehensive knowledge in statistical and mathematical methods to analyze business processes and identify and develop solutions to operational problems using interrelated, interacting, or interdependent for different systems. Updates the work process trackers in AVOs SharePoint network to support AOV work processes by performing periodic reviews and verifying data provided through the internal stakeholder feedback process in accordance with organizational procedures.

Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Typical assignments may include complex system design and integration of management tools, extensive research and analysis, and oversight of associated projects. Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates business requirements to conceptualize, design, and deliver People Services-related dashboards. Manage the organization’s SharePoint Network, website management, and development of Standard Operation Procedures. Provides analytical support to the Quality Management System (QMS) Management Reviews by performing activities such as capturing, analyzing, and reporting on performance and effectiveness, as tracked in AOV’s SharePoint Network.

Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules and recommends economical and feasible solutions to meet project requirements and constraints. Plans and leads the development of data metrics and creations of dashboards visualizations to monitor project performance benchspans and provide an explanation to non technical audiences. Leads project teams in analyzing, identifying, and documenting functional requirements for use in developing technical requirements for projects to ensure successful completion and implementation.

Applies knowledge of Federal policies and objectives in the development, implementation, administration of business processes and critical management tools. Performs analyses and evaluations of data from business analytic software to solve complex problems and to identify opportunities to improve business processes. Uses quantitative analysis to compile and evaluate data which focuses on the effective use of people and technology to translate business requirements into system deployments and business process changes. Use mathematical modeling to forecast the performance and reliability of systems. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems.

Uses rigorous statistical and mathematical analysis to evaluate data and reports regarding unusual deviations from established plans/policies. Interpret and manipulate data into communication materials using visualizations, presentations, and quick guides. Develops and maintains large datasets to track, monitor, analyze and validate trends, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and interim reports to provide well- supported, data-driven recommendations by synthesizing complex qualitative and quantitative data. Prepares statistical reports and detailed analyses to formulate probable outcomes. Conducts complex business analyses and studies of the Air Traffic Organization’s (ATO’s) program plans and provides recommendations to streamline processes.

Contact are internal and external stakeholders. Represents the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Communicates results with all levels of AOV and ATO service units.

Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOBs/SOs and may impact on the objectives of the FAA.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standards provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for all positions under the Operations Research Analyst, please use the link below:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

Basic Requirements

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.

To qualify for this position at the J-band: you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS- 13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes: Experience using mathematical modeling to forecast the performance and reliability of systems. Experience interpreting and manipulating data into communication materials to use as visualizations, presentations, and quick guides.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. SF-50 Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to monique.heriegel@faa.gov or faxed to 1 (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1515 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1515 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1515 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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.

Job Ident #: 826046200

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$92,964 - $144,121

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs