OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Summary The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026 Salary $49,960 to – $99,314 per year Salary will vary by location No No Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. No Internships Full-time Competitive Promotion potential 12 Series 1515 Operations Research No Secret No Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness No K-26-DHA-12806468-GAA 846734800 The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Students Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution. Recent graduates Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Clarification from the agency THIS PUBLIC NOTICE IS TO GATHER APPLICATIONS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT RESULT IN A REFERRAL OR SELECTION. Duties GS-07 Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned to higher level analysts. Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques, and to afford an opportunity to apply the fundamentals of associated disciplines Identifies sources of data and performs data acquisition and reduction. Develops reports which summarize accomplishments and results of assignments, and presents findings within own organization. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments. GS-09 Plans own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade operations research analysts. Performs general operations research assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade operations analyst. Assists higher grade analysts in finding solutions to problems requiring a variety of data sources and operations research disciplines. Develops written summaries and reports to be used by higher level analysts, contractors and/or customers. Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments. Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov Position may be subject to random drug testing Employee must maintain current certifications Student Loan Repayment may be authorized Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Grade Point Average – 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 Must meet suitability for Federal employment Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period Mobility – you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training A secret, top secret or special sensitive security clearance may be required Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following: a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree: a) Grade Point Average – 2.95 or higher 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: Professional operations research knowledge to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, process and/or operational problems and procedures. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior analysts. Ability to perform extensive inquiry into basic data to discover facts or fundamental relationships. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications. Education

If using education to qualify, you must provide transcripts. Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information

For DHA Positions: These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority. Pay will vary by geographic location. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Required documents Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Two-page, 10pt minimum font Transcripts/Registration/License Veterans: DD Form 214 or equivalent Active Duty Service Members: Certification memo Promotion Consideration: SF‑50s with effective dates

How to Apply Submit application by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/28/2026. Click the Apply Online button to complete the application questionnaire. Agency contact information Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address: 550 C Street W, JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150, US Next steps After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.

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