Operations Research Analyst

Designs, develops, and adapts mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques to analyze management problems of a highly significant nature.

Conducts operations research and economic analysis studies and recommends areas of further study. Studies performed involve Key Performance Indicators, supply chain processes, and Agency policies crossing multiple process areas.

Performs studies which directly support strategic management decisions and planning, including inventory investment strategy, business policy, and Activity Performance Plans.

Applies scientific techniques with emphasis on mathematical disciplines to improve operations of the supply chain and DLA logistical systems.

Prepares study plans which define complex study efforts by providing the background, description, approach, project milestones, resource requirements, and expected business improvements for each major study.

Performs quantitative, cost/economic analyses, and operations research studies using innovative application techniques like mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear/nonlinear programming, simulation, decision and probability theory.

Serves as an expert consultant and study leader for study groups in the general area of mathematical modeling, economic analysis, statistics, simulation, optimization programming, probability theory, or other quantitative methods.

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 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: Mastery of research techniques to conduct and lead professional and highly technical work involved in the performance of operations research studies in support of related process area(s) and supply chains.

Performing complex studies spanning all BSM processes, specifically Financial Management, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, and Technical/Quality. Conducting, organizing, leading, directing, and coordinating quantitative and qualitative studies and analyses which are highly technical in nature.

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.