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Operations Research Analyst

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 61 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by May 16, 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.

What You'll Do

  • As an Operations Research Analyst you will improve organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and mission outcomes by developing methods that optimize operational research and analysis activities for the agency.
  • This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10) 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.
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Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
  • As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.
  • 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.

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Job ID: 6512c087-70da-48a4-832d-41631b0ec895

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