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Location of position:
Federal Acquisition Service, Information Technology Category, Office of Portfolio Management
Washington, DC
The GSA’s Office of Information Technology Category (ITC) provides access to private sector IT & telecommunications solutions for federal, state & local government agencies.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
04/23/2020 to 05/07/2020
$121,316 - $157,709 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
No
No
20FASA114MDDE
566393700
As a Operation Research Analyst, you will act as a data scientist performing complex studies of business processes, specifically Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement & Management, Acquisition, Program Design & Service Delivery, and Portfolio Management.
MAJOR DUTIES:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $121,316 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that shows the ability to conduct, organize, lead, direct, and coordinate quantitative and qualitative studies and analyses that are highly technical in nature and address key policies and programs; and support a wide range of acquisition functions. Work involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric and other scientific methods and techniques; ability to analyze mathematical/statistical results and prepare and write reports based on the findings; ability to plan and conduct studies relating to strategic portfolio and financial management issues and activities within a major IT acquisition organization; knowledge of systems analysis design methodologies for automation and database management applications; etc.
Bargaining Unit status: NFFE
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Concurrent Merit Promotion Vacancy Announcement
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement # 20FASA113MDMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
• You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566393700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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