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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST (NH-1515-2T3) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Air Force Sustainment Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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2026 Salary Range ($40,736-$138,370) Yearly
Open Date: 18 June 2026
Close Date: 6 July 2026
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Position (ACDP) Operations Research Analyst under the guidance of a senior or higher level specialist, the incumbent performs Operations Research Analyst duties in support of assigned program(s). This position is intended to develop incumbents who can deal effectively with change and complexity within the Air Force environment as it relates to their career field; to perform the full range of Operations Research Analyst work, to apply the training and/or education received and complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training & development plan consistent with skills for progression to a higher level. The full performance (target) level of this position is NH-03; Incumbent must meet all regulatory training requirements prior to promotion to the NH-03 target grade. The incumbent will receive formal, informal, and/or on-the-job training in the specialty area, and assignments will become progressively more difficult in nature. Assignments at this level are designed to provide the knowledges, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties and develop proficiencies at the full performance level.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain a Security clearance
- 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.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Recruitment 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.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.