Operations Research Analyst

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This position supports the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) through data collection, analysis, and communication of analytical findings. The analyst applies mathematical, statistical, and other analytical methodologies to specialized programs affecting CISA mission areas, and identifies advances in analytical processes and data presentation to help improve program effectiveness. The role also prepares decision-support materials for senior officials and policymakers. The position is announced under Direct Hire Authority. Selectees receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The position may be designated as essential personnel, requiring service during continuity-of-operations events, including certain government closures. A suitable security clearance, background investigation, and pre-employment drug test are required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Meet the basic education requirement: a bachelor's or higher degree with a major in Operations Research, or a degree including 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 those hours must be in calculus.
For GS-13, have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including technical management, manipulation, and analysis of datasets using specialized platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, and Power BI, and performing at least two of the following: conducting systematic research using scientific principles and methods; applying statistical and analytical methods, presenting data, and drawing conclusions; or preparing decision papers, reports, analyses, memos, speeches, talking points, briefings, or other correspondence.
Résumé must clearly state hours worked per week for each position to receive credit for experience.

Responsibilities

Support data collection and analysis projects, including interpreting and presenting analytical findings.
Translate data analysis and meta-analysis outputs into professional scientific research and analytical communication products, including reports, documents, briefings, and other materials for governmental and external industry stakeholders.
Communicate data and findings to relevant whole-of-community decisionmakers to inform policy, resourcing, risk mitigation, and programmatic decisions at all levels.
Provide expertise in mathematical, statistical, and other analytical techniques and methodologies and apply them to specialized programs affecting CISA mission areas.
Identify advances in statistical and analytical processes and methods and data presentation, and help formulate recommendations to enhance program effectiveness based on available data.
Prepare decision papers, reports, and analyses on program activities for senior officials and policymakers.