What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Warfare (EW) Operations Research Analyst position at Air Force Civilian Service?
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Electronic Warfare (EW) Operations Research Analyst, GG-1515-13, U.S Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Performs a broad range of multidisciplinary professional work involving the application of mathematics, operations research, and/or electronics engineering disciplines to analysis and assignments entailing unique Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
Base Salary Range: $108,719 – $141,337
This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, of Title 10, Chapter 81 United States Code and DOD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.
Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal government appointments.
CES applies and documents Veterans’ Preference IAW Department of Defense (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3005.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Qualifications/Requirements
The primary purpose of this position: To serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for various weapons systems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action.
U.S. Citizenships Required.
This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1515 occupational series must be met. A 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 is required. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role.
Knowledge of a broad range of weapons systems operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities.
Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
To learn more about the new resume requirements visit: https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.
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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Electronic Warfare (EW) Operations Research Analyst, GG-1515-13, U.S Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Performs a broad range of multidisciplinary professional work involving the application of mathematics, operations research, and/or electronics engineering disciplines to analysis and assignments entailing unique Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
Base Salary Range: $108,719 – $141,337
This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, of Title 10, Chapter 81 United States Code and DOD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.
Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal government appointments.
CES applies and documents Veterans’ Preference IAW Department of Defense (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3005.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Qualifications/Requirements
The primary purpose of this position: To serve as a key analyst and recognized expert performing professional and scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for various weapons systems and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action.
U.S. Citizenships Required.
This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1515 occupational series must be met. A 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 is required. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role.
Knowledge of a broad range of weapons systems operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities.
Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts.
Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
To learn more about the new resume requirements visit: https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.
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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity
Salary : $108,719 - $141,337