Hybrid Mathematician na Department of the Air Force

Mathematician

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Eielson AFB, Alaska, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Fort Richardson, Alaska, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona, Luke AFB, Arizona, Beale AFB, California, Edwards AFB, California, El Segundo, California, Los Angeles, California, March AFB, California, Travis AFB, California, Vandenberg AFB, California, Air Force Academy, Colorado, Buckley AFB, Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Peterson AFB, Colorado, Schriever AFB, Colorado, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, Dover AFB, Delaware, Cape Canaveral, Florida, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, Eglin AFB, Florida, Homestead AFB, Florida, Hurlburt Field, Florida, MacDill AFB, Florida, Patrick AFB, Florida, Tyndall AFB, Florida, Dobbins AFB, Georgia, Moody AFB, Georgia, Robins AFB, Georgia, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, Scott AFB, Illinois, Grissom AFB, Indiana, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, Andrews AFB, Maryland, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan, Whiteman AFB, Missouri, Columbus AFB, Mississippi, Keesler AFB, Mississippi, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Minot AFB, North Dakota, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, New Boston, New Hampshire, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Niagara Falls, New York, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Youngstown, Ohio, Youngstown, Ohio, Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Vance AFB, Oklahoma, Charleston, South Carolina, Shaw AFB, South Carolina, Arnold AFB, Tennessee, Dyess AFB, Texas, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Goodfellow AFB, Texas, Kelly AFB, Texas, Lackland AFB, Texas, Laughlin AFB, Texas, Randolph AFB, Texas, Hill AFB, Utah, Alexandria, Virginia, Arlington, Virginia, Dahlgren, Virginia, Fort Eustis, Virginia, Langley AFB, Virginia, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Fairchild AFB, Washington, McChord AFB, Washington, Warren AFB, Wyoming

Salary Range: $62107 - $159950 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Major Duties:

• ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****
• Plan and carry out the collection and analysis of information, data and standards used by the assigned organization to perform mathematics tasks.
• Carry out special projects designed to facilitate the full use of the interns training and development.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain current in the field and for application to work assignments.
• Perform scientific work in the field of mathematics in support of conventional projects, or portions of larger projects and programs under the guidance of a senior mathematician or scientist.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics. OR Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. GS-11: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-09) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience includes performing full range of activities required for the scientific area under study and utilizing an intense application of specialized methods and techniques of the required field of mathematics; gathering, analyzing and processing of data and information to support work efforts. GS-12: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-11) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience includes directing, coordinating and reviewing work of the other members of the team; planning, organizing and conducting the operational and performance tests and technical evaluation of test results. GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience includes advising and providing technical assistance to scientific, engineering, mathematical and managerial personnel on the mathematical aspects of range safety work; reviewing scientific and mathematical studies and papers and convert results into practical recommendations and procedures. GS-14: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-13) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience includes formulating, conducting, organizing and directing highly creative and independent research programs; defining and selecting basic problems for investigation based on needed improvements to the state of the art in mathematical modeling; providing contractual technical direction to programs of considerable scope and complexity, with nominal, broad oversight. GS-15: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-14) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience includes providing operational and scientific expertise to explore basic research initiatives for a new generation; overseeing policy development, plans, and operations in critical research initiatives and advanced technologies for future precision capabilities on a continuing or project basis; identifying and recommending critical research initiatives and establishes goals toward future precision capabilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Knowledge of mathematics policies, theories, principles and concepts and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines to carry out conventional scientific processes. Knowledge of mathematics and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques. Knowledge of analytical techniques to develop, stimulate, and analyze data. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2025. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12627259 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31