Summary
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Duties
As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert leading the strategic identification, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge technologies (e.g., hybrid cloud environments tailored for the federal sector) to maximize software and network resilience for DTRA Technical Reachback Drive the architectural strategy for high-resilience network environments and software architecture to ensure the seamless continuation of the Reachback mission. Serve as a COR to manage, mentor, and scale a team of systems administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists. Compile and deliver necessary training and education material to increase and maintain team operational capabilities. Oversee the implementation, documentation, and continuous monitoring of DoD cybersecurity compliance, alignment, and authorization processes. Perform comprehensive risk assessment and management, quality assurance, and information assurance across complex programs and systems. Review, approve, and execute Statements of Work (SOWs) and Procurement Requests (PRs). Review and evaluate projects for adequacy, ensure compliance with federal contracts, and recommend program changes or restructuring. Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable Technical Objectives. Provide analyses, reports, and recommendations in forms such as formal memoranda and executive briefings for Agency leadership. Represent leadership for assigned projects in meetings, working groups, and presentations at all appropriate levels internal to DTRA, across the DoD, and with external industry partners. Maintain active liaison with appropriate offices and routinely contact various offices within the DoD and Federal Agencies. Provide justification for the programmatic, technical, and project integrity of proposed plans. Competencies for this position also include: Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible:- Submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:- You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.