Operations Research Analyst

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 158,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency in Arlington, VA seeks an Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-13) to design, develop, and implement mathematical, statistical, and econometric models for forecasting human capital within the security cooperation workforce.

You will apply a range of techniques including statistical, graphical, simulation, cost-benefit, decision analysis, and optimization to build long-term workforce projections and deliver concise management reports.

Qualifications

Uses a number of operations research techniques to conduct analysis including statistical, graphical analysis, simulation, cost-benefit analysis, decision analysis, and optimization.
Develops long-term models of the security cooperation workforce based on data trends.
Performs mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and other scientific methods to synthesize reports into management summaries.
Designs and implements econometric models to forecast human capital throughout the workforce.

Responsibilities

Use operations research techniques for analysis including statistics, graphs, simulation, cost-benefit, decision analysis, and optimization.
Develop long-term models of workforce composition, vacancies, and demographics based on data trends.
Apply mathematical modeling and analytics tools and synthesize findings into concise management reports.
Design and implement econometric models for workforce forecasting across the security cooperation domain.

Skills

Operations research techniques

Statistical analysis

Graphical analysis

Simulation

Cost-benefit analysis

Decision analysis

Optimization

Mathematical modeling

Forecasting

Education

Graduate education

Foreign education concepts

Job description

Hiring Agency: Defense Security Cooperation Agency

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing mathematic, statistical, and econometric models and techniques to analyze issues associated with human capital forecasting throughout the security cooperation workforce.

Key Responsibilities

As a Operations Research Analyst at the GS-1515-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Uses a number of operations research techniques to conduct analysis including statistical analysis, graphical analysis, simulation, cost benefit analysis, decision analysis, and optimization.

Develops long-term models of what the security cooperation workforce will look like (e.g., demographic data, career field representation, projected corps vacancies, etc.) based on identification and analysis of current data trends.

Performs professional work related to mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and other scientific methods and techniques and uses automated and other analytical tools to professionally synthesize teams' reports and findings into concise, summary level management reports Designs, develops, and implements mathematic, statistical, and econometric models and techniques to analyze issues associated with human capital forecasting throughout the security cooperation workforce.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.