Operations Research Analyst

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.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:
Supporting data collection and analysis projects and the interpretation and presentation of analytical findings. Translating outputs from analysis and meta-analysis of data through development and delivery of professional scientific research and analytical communication products, such as reports, documents, briefings, and other materials to Agency, departmental, and other governmental and external industry stakeholders both in written and verbal forms. Communicating data and findings in various forms to relevant whole-of-community decision makers to inform future policy, resourcing, and risk mitigation decisions and programmatic requirements at all levels.

Providing expertise in mathematical, statistical, and other analytical techniques and methodologies and applying these methodologies to highly specialized programs affecting CISA's mission areas. Identifying advances in statistical and analytical processes and methods and presentation of data and supporting formulation of recommendations to enhance program effectiveness based on available data. Preparing decision papers, reports, and analyses on program activities for senior officials and policy makers.