Senior Operations Research Analyst – Quantitative Strategy

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget & Program Performance, located in Washington, DC.

The role requires a degree in operations research (or equivalent coursework) and specialized experience at the GS-11/12 level or higher, focusing on quantitative analyses, modeling, and program management. Eligibility applies to federal personnel and related criteria.

Qualifications

• Degree in operations research or 24 semester hours in math/statistics with calculus emphasis.
• 1 year specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in quantitative analyses.
• Ability to design research methodologies and apply models for planning and acquisition life cycles.
• Experience translating research into project phases and coordinating deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing research methodologies and applying models for quantitative analyses.
• Support recommendations for operational requirements identification, documentation, and delivery.
• Perform analyses using regression and forecast techniques to inform decisions.
• Support project management by translating research into project phases and planning approaches.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data analysis

Program management

Research design

Education

Operations research degree

Calculus coursework

Tools

Monte Carlo simulation

Linear programming

Dynamic programming

Regression analysis

Job description

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget & Program Performance, located in Washington, DC.

The role requires a degree in operations research (or equivalent coursework) and specialized experience at the GS-11/12 level or higher, focusing on quantitative analyses, modeling, and program management. Eligibility applies to federal personnel and related criteria.