management sciencethe following are illustrative of acceptable courses optimization mathematical modeling queueing theory engineering physics except descriptive or survey courses econometrics psychometrics biometrics experimental psychology physical chemistry industrial process analysis managerial economics computer science measurement for management mathematical models in social phenomena and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management marketing systems design and other specialized fields or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which collegelevel mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite in addition to meeting the basic education requirement above applicants must also meet the following requirement gs13 level specialized experience is defined as performing analytics as a team member applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature and modifying analysis to fit a wider range of variables due to difficulty in measuring effectiveness and productivity this definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower gradelevel position in the federal service gs12 gs14 level specialized experience is defined as applying analytical techniques and methodologies in mathematics statistics econometrics andor operations research for defining problems developing complex simulations to evaluate the impact of new technologies polices and programs and preparing and presenting briefings and reports for executive level management this definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower gradelevel position in the federal service gs13 you will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas education foreign education if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited us education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a us accredited college or university for further information visit additional information male applicants born after december 31 1959 must complete a preemployment certification statement for selective service registration you will be required to provide proof of us citizenship two year trialprobationary period may be required direct deposit of pay is required selection is subject to restrictions resulting from department of defense referral system for displaced employees if you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the reemployed annuitant information sheet this is a career program cp 36 analysis modeling and simulation position you may claim military spouse preference multiple positions may be filled from this announcement salary includes applicable locality pay or local market supplement interagency career transition assistance program ictap if you are a federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ictap consideration you may receive selection priority for this position to receive selection priority you must 1 meet ictap eligibility criteria