OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/DATA SCIENTIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership abilities of the incumbent, while contributing support to the mission and function of the organization which is to provide independent analysis leading to unique analytical research proposals and studies that recommend alternative courses of action to senior DoD officials.DUTY 1: Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems. Performs independent analysis leading to unique analytical research proposals and studies that recommend alternative courses of action to senior DoD officials. DUTY 2: In a Career Broadening capacity, reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified. DUTY 3: Serves as a consultant and Air Force level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Utilizes technical knowledge to formulate, determine, and/or influence Air Force (AF) policy. Conclusions and recommendations have a direct impact on AF level management plans and decisions regarding policies and procedures. DUTY 4: Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Represents the AF with other experts within the Department of Defense (DoD) services and industry to establish guidance.