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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Engineer managing the exploitation of foreign weapon systems and ensuring sustainment of exploitation capabilities for the Center and the Squadron. DUTY 1: Provides leadership and technical direction to all engineers, technicians and government contractors in all matters related to exploitation execution and requirements. DUTY 2: As a Senior Engineer, performs a broad range of reverse engineering analyses and/or engineering assignments as a subject matter expert to exploit foreign weapons systems and establish their design, performance capabilities, limitations and vulnerabilities. DUTY 3: Responsible for engaging with customers utilizing exploitation outputs and creating custom environments to support vulnerability analysis.

This position serves as the centralized technical lead of current and long-term strategies in the Workforce Planning & Modeling Section (ABI-134), Enterprise Workforce Management Branch (ABI-130), Peoples Services Division (ABI-100), Office of Business Integration (ABI), Aviation Safety (AVS), and performs work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and scientific methods and techniques to solve operational problems. Work involves analyzing data, management problems, and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems; coordinates with other Service Offices (SO) and Lines of Businesses (LOB), providing high level subject matter expertise to attend, coordinate with and represent AVS concerning data, staffing, workforce planning, and AVS budgetary analysis. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of operations research principles, concepts, and practices to apply rigorous methods of scientific inquiry, analysis and to analyze variable that impact organizational strategies, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems, and to develop improved technical processes and policies for the organization. Also, provides quantitative recommendations on process and/or system deficiencies to aid in improving the performance of systems, processes, and operations. Considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Performs multiple, varying, complex work activities, and challenging projects/programs under the minimal direction of the manager or other experienced technical professionals. May act as a principal technical analyst, project manager or team leader for large work activities. Work assignments require knowledge and experience of operations research techniques in the analysis of management and/or operations problems, and to address those issues that may cross functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments include system design and integration; extensive research; and direct responsibility for project/program management. Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Responsible for managing the formulation, programming and guidance of projects or continuing programs involving analytical issues of great significance and importance to the Aviation Safety (AVS) organization; analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative/qualitative basis, the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives; identifies particular problems to explore and assess the adequacy of existing programs; recommend and implement changes; directs and develops plans for project teams or other groups in accomplishing/producing projects/studies. Queries appropriate databases and develops responses and summaries to present data. As the primary technical analyst is responsible for the development of mathematical, statistical models and methodologies for analyzing management problems, analyzing components of the aviation system and aviation safety data using advanced technology. Contributes to the evaluation and development of organizational processes, program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Provides advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to problems. Provides recommendation on procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Communicates operational and technical information, and research results to all levels internally (within an LOB/SO or across LOB/SOs) and externally. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution.

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (LBI) ? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): LBI - ADCCI -ADCCI, Data Solutions (DS), Product Management (PM) REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS 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 complex problems requiring considerable ingenuity to determine the methodological approach and identify the relevant factors for analysis. Responsible for defining the problems involved, formulating the overall concepts, evaluating findings, and recommending solutions. Selects and applies mathematics, economics, and/or statistics appropriate for solving operations research problems, such as the development of resource allocation models, data profiling, trend analysis, simulation, econometric projections, or classification models. Performs special studies of Service operations to identify mathematical applications to improve or enhance existing programs. Responsibilities in conducting these studies include determining the types of data to be collected, formulating study methodologies, recommending improvements to existing programs or processes, and analyzing data from a variety of sources. Conducts operations research using innovative analytical approaches and applies techniques in a creative manner to solve very difficult problems, enhance performance, or increase efficiency and effectiveness. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD95938 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

WHAT IS Large Business & International (LB&I)? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): LBI - ADCCI - ADCCI, Data Solutions REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS 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. Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives. Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions which may result in a modification of policies and/or processes. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings. Provides highly technical advice to the all levels of management throughout the Agency as needed. Takes a leadership role in the development of policy and guidance, and development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the organization. Actively assists in the implementation of administrative and technical decisions and ensures accomplishment of the desired results. Formulates policies, develops program plans, designs and issues directives and instructions, and develops recommendations to improve business systems policy to business executives. As a technical expert on guidelines and policies, the incumbent interprets, develops, adapts, and coordinates analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements of the Service and their impact on Servicewide operations and resources. Accordingly, the incumbent advises and negotiates acceptance of conflicting issues with management in the formulation of specific policies. Applies and disseminates newly developed or revised policies and procedures for use as appropriate for use throughout the Service. Supports senior managers and executives in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues, the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones. Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and makes presentations. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD99378 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

This position is situated within the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), specifically under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in the Technical Engineering Services Directorate (EZ). The role is based at either Hanscom AFB, MA, or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, within a directorate that delivers engineering leadership, integration, and technical direction across the AFLCMC and partner organizations. Duty location will be decided after selection. The Technical Advisor serves as a nationally and internationally recognized USAF authority responsible for steering advanced cybersecurity technologies, providing high-level strategic counsel, leading scientific evaluations, and engineering risk-mitigated technical solutions for complex weapon systems and command and control architectures. In this capacity, the advisor operates as the Air Force's foremost technical authority on advanced cybersecurity technologies and their application to weapon systems, networks, and software-defined C4I architectures. The role requires maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in modern enterprise architecture engineering practices, agile software methodologies, open data architectures, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics. To shape the future of the field and influence the broader national security landscape, the expert actively produces and presents technical papers and lectures at national and international forums. As a trusted consultant, the advisor delivers critical engineering and computer science guidance to senior leadership across the military and federal government, including the AFLCMC/EN-EZ Director, program directors, HQ AFMC, HQ USAF, and Portfolio Acquisition Executives. This advisory footprint extends externally to industry, academia, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and international allies. The advisor regularly represents USAF interests in executive-level technical coalitions, ensuring that complex policies, processes, and engineering procedures align with defense objectives and state-of-the-art standards. Operating as a scientific catalyst, the advisor leads the Air Force in identifying and exploiting dual-use technologies to enhance C4I system capabilities. This involves initiating and recommending novel scientific studies, research programs, and technical reviews for both Air Force and Space Force projects. The advisor evaluates high-level engineering approaches and possesses the authority to recommend pivotal changes to program directions, statements of objectives, and operational capability requirements documents to maintain technological superiority. The advisor is responsible for driving creative technological solutions into operational weapon systems while aggressively mitigating advanced adversarial cyber threats. By developing comprehensive risk-reduction strategies, the advisor ensures seamless C4I integration, interoperability, and secure netcentric operations. Crucially, the role focuses on proactively countering the exponential security risks introduced by rapid advancements in machine learning, computing power, and modern dual-use technologies across a program's entire lifecycle.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Air Force (AF) Operations Research Analyst and to provide expertise in initiating, applying, and planning major developmental studies, and providing expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters staff, major command (MAJCOM) activities, and/or other agencies. Employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems. 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. Serves as a consultant and Air Force level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Operations Research Analyst performing professional and scientific work requiring systematic, critical, intensive investigation into a subject in order to develop the principles, criteria, methods, and data to be used in support of projects or problem solving studies. Applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies. Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data/information to find solutions to problems requiring the use of a broad range of established operations research methods and techniques. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning. Prepares and presents briefings on the study's progress and results. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional development to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments

The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system. The primary duties and responsibilities of the graduate student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with: Conducting literature reviews; Organizing, coding, and analyzing data; Creating and documenting datasets; Creating tables and graphs to present research findings; Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols; Writing and administering online surveys; and Writing reports of research findings. The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Graduate Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.

The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system. The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with: Conducting legal research and literature reviews; Reviewing and summarizing court policies and procedures; Cite-checking documents; Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols; Organizing and coding court-related data; Creating tables and graphs to present research findings; and Writing reports of research findings. The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Law Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.

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. ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** Serve as a computer scientist and technical consultant for work involving both application and development of mathematical, statistical and computer-simulated models and applications. Apply mathematical and software engineering principles and disciplines to the building of software systems. Perform various duties concerned with the application of, or research into, computer science methods.