About this role

You may qualify at the NH-02-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: For the NH-02: Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade, NH-02. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ For the NH-03: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below.

Applicants are required to meet 3 of the 5 in order to be qualified. Cost Estimating: Create credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documented Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and/or Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) Data Analysis and Management: Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to extract meaningful insights, including data collection, cleaning, validation, and interpretation.

Possess basic understanding of data management principles, including data storage, retrieval, and database management Analysis and Methodologies: Develop application of appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships (CERs). Modeling: Develop and maintain cost models capable of providing timely, reliable cost estimates.

Communication: Prepare, document and brief cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions and recommendations to customers and stakeholders. Note: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the NH-03 level. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the, 1515 series as listed below:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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