Operations Research Analyst

AVER•Vienna, VA

5d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AVER is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security with open-source research, identity management, and analysis. The role investigates schools and students to uncover potential misuse, exploitation, or corruption of the U.S. educational system. The analyst supports federal customers with investigative information and a range of data and performance analyses, while documenting and tracking tasks and cases using federal systems of records and locally developed databases. This hybrid position is based in Vienna, Virginia, requires the employee to be local for in-person delivery, and involves working onsite two to three days per week. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and U.S. citizenship; a current Top Secret clearance is desired. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience. The target salary is $90,000–$110,000 per year. Eligible employees receive health and wellness coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience.
10–12 or more years of experience conducting in-depth research, analysis, writing, and reporting.
Experience drafting notices, reports, and memorandums using government templates and writing guides.
Experience formulating detailed finding reports, including executive-level summaries, conclusions, and recommendations.
Experience researching federal regulations and conducting in-depth analysis; developing and interpreting information to support stakeholder decision-making, policy formulation, and other managerial functions.
Experience leveraging databases to research, compile, generate, and analyze findings.
Ability to understand and interpret policy, regulations, and directives.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust).
U.S. citizenship is required for this government agency role.
Must be local to Vienna, Virginia for in-person delivery two to three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with one or more identity-management database systems: FAC-TRAX, US-VIST, ADIS, CCD, SEVIS, ENFORCE, CLAIMS, CIS, or TECS.
Current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Support federal customers with data, trend, red flag, statistical, and performance analysis; ad hoc and recurring studies; and stakeholder data requests.
Provide federal customers with information needed for school and student investigations.
Investigate and analyze schools to verify legitimacy or assess potential risk of fraudulent activity.
Organize and prioritize tasks, track profiles, and determine the viability of leads for investigation across the United States.
Refer cases or make recommendations for further investigation.
Use federal systems of records and locally developed databases to document, track, and monitor task and case statuses.