Operations Research Analyst

Telework Eligible Yes Major Duties Serves as a senior professional and recognized technical authority in scientific work requiring the design, development, adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. Conducts operations research and economic analysis of DLA operating programs to identify actual or potential management problem areas, trends and similar factors to improve agency program operations and initiates new areas of study. Prepares written and oral reports or presentations regarding study findings, conclusions, and recommendations for site or headquarters leadership. Performs studies that directly support strategic management decisions and financial planning, which include inventory investment strategy, business policy, manpower planning and cost estimating. Provides authoritative advice to senior leadership, mentors junior analysts, and represents the agency to external organizations. Qualification Summary To qualify for an Operations Research Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in 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. NOTE: Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The 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 college‑level mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS‑14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time‑after‑competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing in‑depth analytical models and methods to support decisions, solve problems, or increase efficiency and effectiveness at the organization level. Identifying actual or potential problem areas in business practices, trends, and similar factors to improve program operations. Utilizing up to date data visualization tools to document and present findings through the use of automation. Preparing and presenting reports, papers, or fact sheets to provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of programs, proposals, and plans. 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. Compensation $131,245 - $187,093 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Defense Logistics Agency