Lead Operations Research Analyst - Open 6 Dec 24 - 3 Jan 25 Air Force Civilian Service Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
OPEN: 6 December 2024
CLOSES: 3 January 2025
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking a full-time Lead Operations Research Analyst (009721421M) to serve as the Senior Operations Research Analyst (ORA) for the Air Delivered Weapons Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM.
This position is an NH-1515-04, which has a typical 2024 salary range of $123,485-$188,821 (locality included).
*Pay rates may increase at the start of 2025.
Position Working Title: Chief of Analysis
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the AFNWC Chief Operations Research Analyst and Senior Functional Manager for AFNWC ORA. Also, responsible for oversight of research and development on unproven concepts, formulate and validate hypotheses, and develop new analytical techniques and methods associated with a range of data, modeling, simulation, and analytic activities or depth of analysis affecting a wide range of activities within the Air Delivered Directorate. Additionally, this position is to serve as the Senior expert in the analysis and adaptation of scientific and mathematic methods and techniques to present, inform and advise on Directorate-level decisions.
This series covers positions involved in supporting the designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems. The primary requirement of the work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.
Duties
• Supports center senior functional (CSF) strategic management of functional workforce.
• Assesses respective directorate or series workforce resource availability (supply) and shortfalls (gap analysis).
• Supports S&E civilian performance management in the development and establishment of a framework of common performance objectives and communicating those objectives within the assigned directorate or series.
• Technical expert with Directorate-wide scope and responsibility in the design and execution of scientific studies, analysis, programming, surveys, and technical evaluation to enable data-driven decisions.
• Recommends career development plans, provides career planning guidance, provides opportunities on AF-wide functional career broadening programs, and advocates on all functional applications for military and civilian developmental education programs.
• Provides digital analytical information to Directorate for future succession planning and assessing future skills needed.
• Represents the Directorate as the OSF and CSF at meetings, conferences, and key leader engagements, while developing and maintaining effective work relationships. Through established relationships, you will proactively enhance the Directorate’s digital data analytics integration through collaborative initiatives and projects. Provides technical expertise and recommendations to leadership.
• Provides guidance to functional workforce, ensuring analytic projects comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets requesting unit needs.
• Provides authoritative technical direction to identify, coordinate and prioritize requirements for the development of new and/or improved methods and tools to advance data analytics, models and simulation, methods and capabilities, as appropriate to the Directorate.
• Ensures data products meet Directorate, Center, and customer expectations, standards, policy and guidance.
• Identifies analytic requirements to support development activities of the Directorate to support acquisitions.
#LI-LC2KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional scientific and analytical concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods
• Ability to create and implement a strategic vision for Data Operations that meets required intent for digital transformation efforts.
• Ability to lead the way on cutting edge advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis to support integrated multi-disciplinary analysis, enabling technically rigorous modeling efforts within the Directorate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the knowledge to coach and mentor in the development and implementation of complex models and simulations
• Experience in providing technical guidance to resolve unique problems and issues involving the development of models and/or programs for analytical purposes
• Experience in statistical, mathematical software and programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL to provide guidance and direction to the Directorate for data analytics of acquisition programs and organizational needs
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as SysML, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect for the integration and implementation of data analytics techniques to support acquisition programs
• Excellent ability to clearly communicate both up and down the chain of command on program status, requirements, problems/analysis/solutions and promoting program objectives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be TS/SCI eligible
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and may be required to file annually.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management “Practitioner” certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or a related field preferred; 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.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in operations research, including experience leading teams and managing projects preferred
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 grade level in the Federal service:
o Experience with a broad area of classical and modern analytic techniques sufficient to receive recognition as an authority in a particular specialty.
o Experience with program operations to serve as a consultant and technical advisor to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials.
o Experience with policy and regulation to act as the authoritative source of technical input to publications or other documents that are the basis for formulating public policy. Posted 12 minutes ago Operations Research Analyst (Developmental ) Air Force Civilian Service • Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
• Do you possess skill in coding language (e.g. Python or R), probability & statistics, data structure & processing, data cleaning & preparation, machine learning (ML) techniques, data visualizations including RShiny/Plotly, and optimization techniques? Have a operation research or mathematical degree? Then we have a position for you.
• The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently seeking candidate for an Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-12T13, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.
• This is a developmental position with known promotion potential within one year to the target position of Operations research Analyst, GS-1515-13. For those hired at the GS-12 level, incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. If qualified, candidates may be hired directly at the GS-13 level.
• Salary: $86,183 – $136,323
• Relocation Incentive may be offered to eligible candidates
• Telework may be authorized up to 20%
• Travel authorized up to 25%
• This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using Direct Hiring Authorities (DHA) and can close at any time.
• Apply Now! Upload your Resume and College Transcripts, take advantage of this great opportunity.• U.S. Citizenship
• 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. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required for the position. Resume should reflect experience demonstrating required skills:
• Coding language (e.g. Python or R), probability & statistics, data structure & processing, data cleaning & preparation, machine learning (ML) techniques, data visualizations including RShiny/Plotly, and optimization techniques highly desirable.
• Knowledge of a broad range of operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
• Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use model and simulation techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
• Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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• AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
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Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANAYLST (NH-1515-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 448 Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW) at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
2024 Salary Range: $86,962.00-$134,435.00/Year (includes locality)
Posting Open: 12/17/2024
Posting Close: 12/27/2024
Who May Apply: Current DoD Civilian Employees
This job may close at any time. Apply now!!The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst performing professional and scientific work requiring systematic, critical, intensive investigation into a subject in order to develop the principles, criteria, methods, and data to be used in support of projects or problem-solving studies. To provide high quality enterprise-level performance assessments/metrics and sustaining engineering program execution for the 448 SCMW and P&E Groups to effectively support the war-fighters, when and where needed.
DUTY 1: Working under the guidance of senior analyst(s), applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies.
DUTY 2: Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data/information to find solutions to problems requiring the use of a broad range of established operations research methods and techniques.
DUTY 3: Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques.
DUTY 4: Prepares and presents briefings on the study’s progress and results.
DUTY 5: Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional development to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of operations research analysis to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, and/or operational problems and procedures.
2. Knowledge of mathematics and analysis to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate recommendations/conclusions clearly.
3. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts.
5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors and fundamental relationships, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
6. Ability to plan and organize work and confer with co-workers effectively.
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited institution in operations research or mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely-related scientific discipline is highly desired.
2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
3. May be required to acquire and maintain a security clearance.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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* Ensures adequate coverage of patient treatments and customer needs through appropriate scheduling.
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* Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by following universal infection control precautions in performing patient care and handling of equipment.
* Maintains current knowledge of the advancements in the Therapeutic Apheresis by ensuring that the apheresis LMS modules are reviewed and completed.
Patient Care:
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* Assesses patients pre, during and post treatment to detect mild, moderate and severe Apheresis and non-Apheresis related complications, notifying the appropriate hospital personnel.
* Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed treatment modality, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and blood supplier.
* Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner. Reports all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints or problems to the applicable Apheresis Managers and/or hospital personnel, tracking and documenting all adverse events in accordance with the Variance Reporting guidelines.
* Accurately documents all pertinent treatment information in the individual patient's record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
* Completes appropriate training programs to successfully deliver specific patient care to a variety of patients.
* Utilizes the principles of growth and development to assess patient's status, identifying each patient's relative requirements, providing recommendations for the patient's plan of care.
* Implements physician's orders and follows through appropriately.
* Ensures patient confidentiality.
* Assists in the evacuation of patients in the event of emergency, fire or disaster according to company and hospital policy and procedures.
* Assists with, and performs all equipment preventative maintenance date confirmations, cleans and disinfects machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient policies and procedures.
* Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for apheresis treatments or collections and documents where appropriate.
* Sets-up, monitors and discontinues use of Apheresis equipment, blood warmer and other equipment used for related procedures according to established standard operating procedure.
* Assists with inventory control according to corporate and department policy, manufacturer recommendations and regulatory agency guidelines.
* Manages and maintains supply inventory in an efficient and cost-effective manner, documenting all inventory control.
* Performs all required pre-treatment apheresis machine alarm testing and documents information and equipment maintenance according to policy.
* Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently utilizes supplies to prevent waste.
* Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately Apheresis machine safety tests/alarms tests, equipment calibration, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all machines and complies with the documentation/notification standard per FMCNA polices.
* Maintains a safe, neat, and adequately stocked supply and equipment area.
* Reports all equipment and supply problems to repair personnel.
Staff Related:
* Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.
* Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the Inpatient Program Manager and other parties per the Adverse Event Reporting requirements. May be assigned to other in-patient care on as needed basis.
* Acts as a resource for other staff members.
* Participates in staff meetings and mandatory continuing education as scheduled and participates in staff training and orientation as assigned.
* Communicates effectively with physicians, supervisors, hospital staff, coworkers, patients and families.
* Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for patient and family education specific to individual and family needs.
* Maintains a positive working relationship with all company and hospital staff members to ensure effective and efficient treatments.
Other:
* Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
* The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
* Position requires on-call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.
* The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
* May be potential for exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
* Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/ or equipment > 200-lbs (with mechanical assistance).
EDUCATION:
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Science.
* Current appropriate state licensure.
* Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.
* Certification in Apheresis Nursing is highly encouraged.
* Peripheral vein cannulation abilities preferred.
* Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements of therapeutic apheresis, relative to inpatient care for hospitalized patients requiring varied treatment modalities
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* One year of RN experience required.
* One-year of Apheresis or ICU/CCU/ED experience preferred.
* Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
* Successful completion of competency training course in theory and practice of Therapeutic Apheresis and related procedures.
* BLS CPR Recognition.
* ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
* Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a competency toward completing continuing and ongoing apheresis education.
* Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as Technical, Clerical Staff).
* Valid driver's license.
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Role:
The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high quality, comprehensive and efficient direct primary or consultative patient care under protocol with hospice physician staff.
Qualifications:
* Master's degree in nursing
* APRN certification recognized by CMS for Medicare billing
* Licensure by state of Florida to work as APRN
* Current DEA license
* Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
* Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
* Knowledge and experience in medical practice and symptom management
* Advanced clinical skills which allow thorough patient assessments and management for any patient with advanced chronic disease as well as for those near the end of life
* Ability to work under protocol with multiple physicians in multiple settings
* Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
* Strong interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
* Ability to work independently exercising discretion and independent judgment
* Ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines within the Organization
* Certified by appropriate hospice nursing organization within two years of hire date
* Ability to travel to off-site locations
* Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
* Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
* Must be able to physically access any home in any area of Company service area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
Competencies:
* Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
Responsibilities of all employees:
* Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
* Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
* Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
* Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
* Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
* Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
* Promote the company through participation in community and professional organizations
* Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
* Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
* Advance electronic media skills
* Support the Company's research and educational activities
* Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
* Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position
Job Responsibilities:
* Provides high quality direct primary or consultative patient care visits in accordance with productivity standards in all clinical settings as designated by the Medical Director.
* Works directly under protocol with Physicians from the Company's medical staff and reports clinical care provided to the Physician.
* Provides clinical expertise and participates in interdisciplinary team (IDG) decisions regarding diagnosis and medical management of patient/family needs, ensuring that the highest quality of medical care is provided and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care is maintained in a cost-effective manner.
* Consults to patients' primary and attending Physicians regarding integration of patients' hospice care and primary or other care.
* Works cooperatively with the Patient Access Department and other staff to facilitate timely evaluation of eligibility for hospice services and provision of services to potential Company patients.
* Participates in after-hour and weekend hospice house rounding and face-to-face coverage for hospice patients.
* Reports all administrative activities and completes thorough, accurate and timely medical documentation to support proper CPT and ICD-10 coding on all patients seen at the time of service.
* Attends the Company's Medical Staff meetings regularly (a minimum of 50% of all scheduled monthly staff meetings) and reviews minutes of meetings not attended within 5 days of their being made available.
* Prescribes controlled and non-controlled medications, as indicated, to relieve pain and non-pain symptoms associated with the terminal illness.
* Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice within the hospice specialty.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):
While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.
Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.
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