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Operations Research Analyst

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 3 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 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, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic Planning and Analysis Directorate, located in Washington, D.C. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

What You'll Do

  • As an Operations Research Analyst you will perform a wide range of operations research and analytic activities to advise and assist management in solving complex programmatic and administrative issues relating to strategy development, process modernization, resource allocation, acquisition planning, program scheduling, system design, and budget formulation.
  • These activities include quantitative and qualitative analysis, mathematical modeling, simulation, applied mathematics, statistics, probability, process improvement, supply chain analysis, economic analysis and cost analysis.
  • This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, 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.
  • Typical duties include: Working in a team environment as a member of an integrated strategic team within a technical workforce to meet customer needs and requirements for products and/or services.
  • Gathering information and selecting critical data elements from information systems for inclusion in models, dashboards, and reports to enable leadership to make informed decisions and support strategic decision-making.
  • Applying analytical processes, methods, and tools to identify and solve a wide variety of complex problems involving competing objectives, variables, and constraints, while delivering optimized technical solutions balanced to achieve anticipated performance outcomes.
  • Demonstrating expertise in information systems and technically authoritative guidance to perform mathematical, statistical, and other analytical projects related to enforcement information and national security initiatives.
  • Documenting project purposes, methods, assumptions, and conclusions, and briefing senior officials and other stakeholders on project progress.

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.
  • Your transcripts: All applicants are required to submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution.
  • If you are a current CBP employee within the position series announced, transcripts will not be required at the time of application; however, education will be verified if you are selected and you may be required to submit transcripts at that time.
  • Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.
  • Note: If submitting documentation of an evaluation, transcripts are still required.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 42a780f4-a59e-4b2c-8f50-2ffa3eca5d03

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