Operations Research Analyst

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.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty:
Set Schedule

Security Requirements:
Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt

Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status:
No

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This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Logistics Operations in Fort Belvoir, VA, New Cumberland, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Richmond, VA, Columbus, OH, or Battle Creek, MI.

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.

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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.