Operations Research Analyst (SME)

Volpe seeks an Operations Research Analyst in Transportation Human Factors Division. The Division is responsible for overall strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex transportation projects and programs, and plays a key role in leading transportation safety improvement programs and human factors research studies across transportation modes.

**Qualifications:**
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in operations research principles and practices to develop required data, processes and recommendations for the evaluation of measures to improve transportation safety. AND Experience in mathematics, statistical, econometrics, or other scientific methods and techniques to include knowledge of human information processing, human systems integration, usability engineering, technology transfer, and research design. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Research Analysis - Mastery of operations research analysis including established and emerging research, theory, principles, and practices to develop required data, processes and recommendations for the evaluation of measures to improve transportation safety. Mathematical Reasoning - Mastery of relevant mathematical, statistical, econometric, or other scientific methods and techniques required to serve as an operations research analysis expert. Human Factors - Mastery of, and skill human information processing, human systems integration, usability engineering, technology transfer, and research design. Communications - Mastery of use of automated systems for the preparation and presentation of interactive demonstrations, project management, oral briefings, and the preparation of written technical reports. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.