Operations Research Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency•Whitehall, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst plans the day-to-day operations of the Team and works with other Operations Research Analysts and administrative and support employees conducting operations research studies. The position coordinates complex studies across Business Systems Modernization (BSM) processes, including Financial Management, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, and Technical/Quality, and works with other specialists and relevant organizations, including administrative, technical, policy, and support organizations, the Office of Counsel, and the Enterprise Process Integrator, Process Owner, and management. The analyst develops strategies to support and advance DLA initiatives affecting supply chain processes and operations; coordinates projects and studies involving key performance indicators (KPIs), supply chain processes, and Agency policies; and provides direction to support mission accomplishment. The role assists higher-level managers with program analysis and implementation, oversees program operations, and supports team members performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of supply chain processes using methods such as modeling, statistics, simulation, optimization, and economic analysis. The position may be filled in Whitehall, Ohio, or Richmond, Virginia. The tour of duty is flexible. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination. DLA conducts drug testing for designated positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Meet the basic education requirement: a bachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research, or at least 24 semester hours in an accepted combination of quantitative subjects, including at least 3 semester hours in Calculus.
Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting the basic education requirement.
Have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position.
For GS-13 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent in Federal service, the military, or the private sector.
Specialized experience must include designing, developing, or adapting mathematical, statistical, or other scientific methods and techniques to analyze significant problems, with emphasis on mathematical disciplines.
Specialized experience must include using simulations and other tools for scenario and problem identification and preparing study plans for complex studies that define background, description, approach, milestones, resource requirements, and expected business improvements.
Specialized experience must include leading study groups in applying mathematical modeling, economic analysis, statistics, simulation, optimization programming, probability theory, or other quantitative methods, including assigning work and reviewing other analysts' progress.
Meet applicable eligibility and regulatory requirements by the announcement's cut-off or closing date.
Selectees must provide a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use; applicants selected for testing-designated positions must undergo drug testing and receive a negative result within 30 calendar days after entry on duty.
If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation showing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program or documentation that a U.S.-accredited college or university granted full credit for the courses.

Responsibilities

Plan the day-to-day operations of the Team.
Work with other Operations Research Analysts and administrative and support employees involved in operations research studies.
Coordinate complex studies spanning BSM processes, including Financial Management, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, and Technical/Quality.
Coordinate work with other specialists and ensure communication with administrative, technical, policy, and support organizations; the Office of Counsel; and the Enterprise Process Integrator, Process Owner, and management.
Develop strategies to support, achieve, and exceed DLA initiatives affecting supply chain processes and operations.
Coordinate projects and studies involving KPIs, supply chain processes, and Agency policies.
Provide direction necessary to assure mission accomplishment.
Assist higher-level managers with program analysis and implementation.
Oversee program operations and support team members conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of supply chain processes, including modeling, statistics, simulation, optimization, and economic analysis.