Operations Research Analyst

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.

01BASIC 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; 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.

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 decisionmakers 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.