Operations Research Analyst

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in Arlington, VA seeks a GS-13 Operations Research specialist. Requires a Bachelor's or higher in Operations Research, or a degree with 24 semester hours in math/statistics (incl. calculus). At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 is required.

Responsibilities include data analysis using SharePoint, Excel, and Power BI; rigorous study design; data interpretation; and preparation of briefing documents and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree with major in Operations Research.
• OR degree with at least 24 semester hours in operations research, math, probability, statistics, math logic, science or related subjects; at least 3 hours in calculus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical management, manipulation, and analysis of datasets using platforms such as SharePoint, Excel, and Power BI.
• Conduct research applying scientific principles to study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting results.
• Apply statistical and analytical methods, present data, and draw conclusions from available data.
• Prepare decision papers, reports, analyses, memos, speeches, briefings, and other correspondence.

Skills

Data analysis

Study design

Statistical methods

Microsoft Excel

Education

Operations Research degree

24 semester hours in math/statistics (incl. calculus)

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

This announcement is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Do NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words.

To receive credit for your experience, your résumé must clearly state the number of hours worked per week for each position. This information is required to properly evaluate and award specialized experience. Failure to provide adequate detail on hours worked may result in that time not being credited during the qualification review.

Please refer to the Required Documents section for detailed guidance on what information your résumé must include.

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited institution that included a major field of study in Operations Research;
• OR
• a degree with 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.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following:

• 1. Conducting technical management, manipulation, and analysis of datasets utilizing specialized platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, and PowerBi;
• 2. Conducting research by applying scientific principles, methods, and processes to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry (i.e., study design; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and reporting results);
• 3. Applying statistical and analytical processes and methods, presenting data, and drawing conclusions based on available data; OR
• 4. Preparing decision papers, reports, analyses, memos, speeches, talking points, briefings, and/or other correspondence.

AND Performing TWO of the following duties:

• 2. Conducting research by applying scientific principles, methods, and processes to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry (i.e., study design; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and reporting results);
• 3. Applying statistical and analytical processes and methods, presenting data, and drawing conclusions based on available data; OR
• 4. Preparing decision papers, reports, analyses, memos, speeches, talking points, briefings, and/or other correspondence.

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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.