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Operations Research Analyst

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 7 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Operations Research INTJINTP Operations
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Innovation and Strategy Directorate located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

What You'll Do

  • This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10) GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.
  • If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.
  • Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.
  • Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.
  • As an Operations Research Analyst, you will perform a wide range of operations research and analytical activities in support of OFO.
  • These activities include quantitative and qualitative analysis to assist senior leaders in decision-making and problem solving of complex operational issues.
  • Typical duties include: Applying advanced concepts of operations research, statistics, and scientific methods and techniques in identifying and solving a variety of complex challenges germane to OFO's solution support.
  • Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, data quality assurance, and developing graphics and reports based on the analysis and interpretation of formative and summative program statistics of operational and management program statistics and capabilities.
  • Serving as an expert analyst and advisor to management preparing and presenting technical briefings, white papers, executive summaries, and other communications necessary to achieve OFO goals and objectives.
  • Managing contractual efforts in support of operations research projects.
  • Examining and developing solutions for OFO senior leadership.
  • Serving as a liaison with other federal, state and local agencies and organizations for the purpose of exchanging information and collaborating in support of operations research efforts.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
  • Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
  • Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU.
  • For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Benefits

  • CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
  • Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.
  • Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
  • The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.
  • Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 16687482-9d8b-414f-8ca2-80b57e77c8f2

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