Job details
Salary $122,530 - $159,286 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is within the department of defense office of inspector general (dod oig), office of the deputy inspector general for audit (aud), quantitative methods division (qmd).
Responsibilities
Plans and supervises staff overseeing, assigning, and reviewing work.
Analyze data using quantitative methods from statistics, mathematics, operations research, or other quantitative disciplines.
Provides guidance on the application and use of statistical and mathematical theories, methods and techniques to solve problems, and appropriate computer systems and software.
Provides guidance on complex problems by developing mathematical models or other statistical methods.
Communicates statistical concepts and results in technical and understandable language to a variety of audiences.
Coaches/mentors others to improve their knowledge and skills of specialized quantitative areas and concepts.
Establishes performance standards and evaluates performance; rewards employees; ensures staff development.
Ensures adherence to merit principles and equal employment opportunity; recommends selections, promotions or reassignments; and handles grievances and disciplinary actions.
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion potential
14
Job family (series)
1515 operations research
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.s citizen or national
Registered for selective service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for federal employment
This national security position, position has been designated as special sensitiveIncumbent is required to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to the executive order on requiring covid 19 vaccination for federal employees, new dod civilian employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against covid 19 prior to entry on duty, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
More details regarding vaccine requirements can be found at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/Selected candidates will receive further information during the job offer process.
Qualifications
Basic requirement:
Decision making
Mathematical reasoning
Applies technology to tasks
Human resource management
Leadership
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 statisticsAt least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (gs-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: experience in sampling and analyzing data and providing analytical support in response to audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations and communicating this information, in and understandable way, to a variety of audiences as well as leading and helping team members perform these functionsExperience in providing guidance on the use of statistical and mathematical theories, techniques used to solve complex problems, interpretation of results, as well as the hardware and software needed to accomplish these functions.
Volunteer 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; spiritual, community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the gs-14 grade level.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or universityYou must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Additional information
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with dod oigCurrent dod civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one testing designated position (tdp) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Moving expenses will not be paid.
The tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxableFor information on these changes and the relocation income tax allowance (rita), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For positions where relocation is paid (see location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
A two year probationary period may be required.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (oge-450).
The incumbent must adhere to the dod standards of conduct.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
For more information on veterans` preference click here.
Dod priority placement program (ppp) military spouse preference (msp) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
The department of defense (dod) policy on employment of annuitants issued march 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from selective service (see http://www.sss.gov).
Interagency career transition assistance program (ictap): for information on Apply Now as an ictap eligible click hereTo be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced federal employees must be rated well qualified at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Note: if you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ictap eligible.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an alternate application
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the category rating and selection proceduresEligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:
Best qualified category - exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
Highly qualified category - exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
Qualified category - meets the minimum qualifications as described in the qualifications section of this announcement.
The assessment questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Communication
Leadership
Strategic thinking
Technical credibility
You can preview the assessment questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11255235
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Top secret
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-sensitive (ss)/high risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required documents
Required documents
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
1Resume: you are encouraged to choose only one method of submitting your resume(hr will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one receivedYou may submit your resume by: attaching in your usajobs accountFor assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the dfas resume tools.
2Complete assessment questionnaire: your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
3Military spouse preference: spousal permanent change of station (pcs) orders or travel orders, marriage certificate/license and the self-certification form are required to claim military spouse preference.
The following supporting documents are only required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.
1Transcripts and/or certifications: all applicants to include current agency employees, must submit proof of education if the job announcement requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet the specialized experience requirementsFor additional information on acceptable documents, click here https://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/transcriptscertifications/ All applicants to include current agency employees/contractors must also document your education and/or certifications in your resumeTo be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
2Cover letter: you may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resumeYour cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or determine eligibility for preference.
3Veterans preference: if you are claiming veteran`s preference, you must submit the appropriate documentationFailure to do so will result in the loss of veteran`s preference, and may impact your placement on the certificateFor more veterans` information please click here.
You must submit a copy of your dd form-214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty`, showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of serviceAlternatively, if you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your dd form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this positionThe certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.
If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you must submit both a dd form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above and a copy of a letter from the department of veterans affairs (va) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans` preference (i.eA spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans` preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a standard form 15 (sf-15) `application for 10-point veteran`s preference` and any required documents indicated on the sf-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Click to review veterans authorities and required documents that verify eligibility for veoa, vra and/or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities.
Warning: failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 est08/27/2021, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of considerationTo verify that your application is complete, log into your usajobs account, select application status and more informationThe details page will display the status of your applicationIt is the applicant`s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurateHr will not modify answers submitted by an applicant
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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
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The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
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All u.sCitizens
