Total 8 Fulfilment Analyst job vacancies in Education / Training category in Birmingham, Alabama

1) NH-02 Salary range of $59,304 - $93,275 for Redstone Arsenal, AL (includes 20.95% locality) unless regulatory or statutory rules prevail.2) NH-03 Salary range of $86,001 - $132,945 for Redstone Arsenal, AL (includes 20.95% locality) unless regulatory or statutory rules prevail.

As a Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-2/3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Independently develop and maintain cost models capable of providing credible cost estimates across
  the life cycle of their program.
• Independently choose appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies.
• Independently develop Work Breakdown Structures, data collection plans, Contract Data
  Requirements List, Data Item Descriptions, and cost reporting award fee criteria for all new contracts.
• Independently develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), assist in development and review
  of Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
• Independently develop and maintain a Joint Cost Model with the Lead Service(s) to support the
  Missile Defense Agency transition of systems.
• Independently develop the cost estimates presented in resource baselines for the Baseline Execution
  Reviews and Missile Defense Accountability Report (MDAR).
• Archive cost reports in the DOC library, obtain monthly Contract Performance Reports and annual
  Cost and Software Data Reports.

The overall responsibilities of the NH-02 position are substantially the same as the full performance duties (covered above) with the following exception: The incumbent works under closer supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties in at the full-performance level.

Starting at $59,304 Per Year (NH 2-3)

WHAT IS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
The Chief Financial Officer, Deputy CFO, Senior ACFO Financial Management, Policy & Data Analytics, Policy & Analytical Support.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Independently conducts, leads, or participates in studies of very complex or novel issues and problems requiring considerable ingenuity to determine the approach, identify the relevant factors for analysis, and recommend solutions for difficult problems.
• Selects and applies mathematics, economics, econometrics, and/or statistics appropriate to solving research problems, such as the development of computerized mathematical resource allocation models (e.g., simulation), regression models, econometric projections, or workload forecasting models that support succession planning and/or realignment/reduction of resources.
• Conducts operations research using innovative analytical approaches and application of techniques in a creative manner to solve complex, difficult problems by formulating study methodologies and recommending improvements to enhance performance or increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops and applies research techniques for problem solving using data obtained from a variety of sources. Assembles technical information regarding specific segments of the economy, providing evaluations and forecasts of economic theories in mathematical terms so that they can be tested statistically to predict the probable impact throughout the business division workforce relative to program activities and program policies.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-13)

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.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER EXPERIENCE OFFICE (TXO)DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty area: TXO, Insight and Analytics Office (IAO).

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• The incumbent is the focal point of expertise with respect to the design, development and adaptation of sophisticated operations research, mathematical, statistical and other scientific methods used to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of major taxpayer experience programs. The incumbent's analyses and recommendations have a direct impact on influencing taxpayer experience policies and practices. As an independent analyst, team member or team leader, performs analytical and statistical modeling of service wide programs aimed at developing or analyzing a variety of alternative approaches to support the taxpayer experience strategy; sorting and other manipulation of data by use of spreadsheets, databases, SAS software and other such mathematical, statistical and computer applications.
• Participates in and leads complex taxpayer experience studies that range from non-technical to technical and from the small to the very large. Incumbent is responsible for defining specific taxpayer experience issues or problems involved, formulating specific approaches by selecting the appropriate measure of effectiveness or other criteria and gathering relevant data, determining policy factors, evaluating findings by determining most likely, best and worst case analysis and presenting recommendations as a complete action package.
• Conducts operational research and analysis concerning taxpayer experience forecasting and management issues related to critical service wide taxpayer experience by utilizing mathematical techniques, statistical methods, analytical models, and scientific discipline. Recommends changes and improvements to existing analytical and modeling systems to increase forecast accuracy. Develops analysis action plans by interpreting scope of problem, choosing appropriate metrics and analytic techniques, validating modeling assumptions, and supervising data gathering, preparation, and modeling. Identifies trends in service-wide programs to predict the effect of program and systemic changes to the taxpayer experience. Prepares summary of analysis and presents results to senior and/or executive leaders.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER EXPERIENCE OFFICE (TXO)DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following speciaty area:
TXO, Insight and Analytics Office (IAO).

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• The incumbent is the focal point of expertise with respect to the design, development and adaptation of sophisticated operations research, mathematical, statistical and other scientific methods used to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of major taxpayer experience programs. The incumbent's analyses and recommendations have a direct impact on influencing taxpayer experience policies and practices. As an independent analyst, team member or team leader, performs analytical and statistical modeling of service wide programs aimed at developing or analyzing a variety of alternative approaches to support the taxpayer experience strategy; sorting and other manipulation of data by use of spreadsheets, databases, SAS software and other such mathematical, statistical and computer applications.
• Participates in and leads complex taxpayer experience studies that range from non-technical to technical and from the small to the very large. Incumbent is responsible for defining specific taxpayer experience issues or problems involved, formulating specific approaches by selecting the appropriate measure of effectiveness or other criteria and gathering relevant data, determining policy factors, evaluating findings by determining most likely, best and worst case analysis and presenting recommendations as a complete action package.
• Conducts operational research and analysis concerning taxpayer experience forecasting and management issues related to critical service wide taxpayer experience by utilizing mathematical techniques, statistical methods, analytical models, and scientific discipline. Recommends changes and improvements to existing analytical and modeling systems to increase forecast accuracy. Develops analysis action plans by interpreting scope of problem, choosing appropriate metrics and analytic techniques, validating modeling assumptions, and supervising data gathering, preparation, and modeling. Identifies trends in service-wide programs to predict the effect of program and systemic changes to the taxpayer experience. Prepares summary of analysis and presents results to senior and/or executive leaders.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

As a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead/independently develop and maintain cost models capable of providing credible cost estimates
  across the life cycle of their program.
• Lead/independently choose appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies.
• Lead/independently develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), assist in development and
  review of Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs).
• Lead /independently develop and maintain a Joint Cost Model with the Lead Service(s) to support the
  Missile Defense Agency transition of systems.
• Lead/independently develop the cost estimates presented in resource baselines for the Baseline
  Execution Reviews and Missile Defense Accountability Report (MDAR).
• Archive cost reports in the DOC library, obtain monthly Contract Performance Reports and annual Cost and Software Data Reports.

Starting at $120,849 Per Year (NH 4)

WHAT IS THE HCO-HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICEDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: HCO OHRS - HC Strategy Planning

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Participates in complex human capital studies and is responsible for defining specific human capital issues or problems involved, formulating specific approaches or more general policies, evaluating findings, and making recommendations. The incumbent's analyses and recommendations have a direct impact on influencing human capital policies and practices and improving the overall utilization of resources. As an independent analyst, team member, or team leader, performs analytical and statistical modeling or other manipulation of workforce data by use of spreadsheets, databases, visualization software and other such mathematical, statistical, and computer applications. Develops dashboards, visualizations, metrics, and reports to guide and influence divisional or Servicewide decision making.

• Conducts operations research and analysis concerning critical human capital issues and management problems utilizing mathematical techniques, statistical methods, and scientific discipline. Provides a quantitative basis for decision making to improve human resources policies and operations using conventional and unconventional techniques to resolve unique or systemic problems that have major impact upon the IRS

• Exercises full responsibility for developing methods to identify emerging human capital and management problems and policy issues using mathematical techniques and analytical models designed to gain increased knowledge in specific areas and predict effects of alternative actions. Provides leadership and guidance for management in determining the nature and quality of workforce data to be collected and analyzed, establishing the methodology of study and evaluating alternative choices. Develops formulas using discriminate and other statistical analysis applied to human capital, workforce, and management issues, which influence the direction and scope of studies conducted on a divisional or Servicewide level.

• Develops and applies research techniques for problem solving using data obtained from a variety of sources both within and outside of the organization. Formulates theories in mathematical terms so they can be tested statistically to predict the probable impact on IRS's human capital policy options.

• Consults with senior level managers, executives, human resources consultants, and a variety of other professionals to provide advice and direction on comprehensive human capital and management studies. Such guidance requires the expert interpretation and translation of broad and specific technical problems and conditions.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

• Provide in-depth statistical data analysis, programming, mathematical optimization, and simulations o support the decision-making process.
• Perform investigative studies involving the development or application of analytic methodologies which extend beyond the present state of the art.
• Responsible for working on analytic tasks that are unique and difficult to define, requiring unconventional approaches and the application and adoption of sophisticated analytical techniques.
• Provide advice and guidance concerning policies, methods, milestones, and assists team in applying the appropriate problem solving methods.
• Review and approve plans covering the details of projects including the approach, methods and procedures to be used in order to obtain optimum results.

Starting at $48,483 Per Year (GS 7-13)