Artificial Intelligence (AI) SME - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Federal government of the United States
- Texas
- $138,296 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberAFMC-151504-12786512-ARG Control number843872800This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Due to current hiring limitations, this position is open only to current permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Government employees. If you are interested, please submit an updated resume and a copy of your most recent SF-50 verifying your current DoD employment. Failure to provide both documents will result in your application being considered incomplete.Duties1. Employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems.2. Reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.3. Serves as a consultant and FOA level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.4. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.RequirementsConditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This position may require travel
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) professional exemption and may require work beyond normal duty hours to meet mission requirements
.BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes complex analytical work, applying scientific techniques to evaluate projects, identifying problems, and recommending solutions for senior officials; reviews studies, advises on methodologies, and ensures the validity of findings, acting as a technical expert and consultant; represents the organization at meetings, coordinates with other agencies, and prepares reports to influence policies and improve program operations.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.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:
1. Knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in classical and modern advanced operations research studies and possession of analytical abilities.2. Knowledge of expert quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.3. Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.4. Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information in writing in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information, including technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience.5. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques.6. Ability to design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.7. Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional informationThis is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Expand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .