Operations Research Analyst

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Operations Support, Planning, Analysis, & Requirements Evaluation Directorate (PARE), CBP Statistical Tracking and Analysis (STAT) Division located in Washington, D.C. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (Basic Requirement). Basic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below. Degree: Operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the specialized experience, as described below: Specialized Experience: Conducting operations research projects using advanced concepts of operations research, such as modeling and simulation, gap analysis, forecasting, identifying trends from large data sets, and making suggestions to leadership based on performance analyses. Developing, documenting, and implementing analytical tools, models, dashboards, or methodologies to support strategic planning, budgeting, and operational decision support for large, complex programs. Preparing and delivering detailed technical reports, briefings, and decision papers that translate complex findings into clear, actionable options for senior leaders and stakeholders. Serving as a technical advisor for complex analytical studies, including defining study objectives, developing study designs, identifying data requirements, executing analyses, validating results, and formulating data-driven recommendations for management. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 07/31/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared #J-18808-Ljbffr