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Operations Research Analyst
Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 142 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $122K – $187K Apply by May 21, 2026 Operations Research INFJINTJINTP Operations
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This position is part of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, Department of Energy. As a Operations Research Analyst, you will provide expert analysis and technically authoritative guidance to originate and perform mathematical, statistical, economic, and/or other analysis projects pertaining to the energy sector, an energy sub-sector, scientific research, and/or national security, and to maintain and enhance models for use in simulation studies.
What You'll Do
- →The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
- →The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response office works to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. energy sector from cyber, physical, and climate-based risks and disruptions.
- →We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S.
- →We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.
- →As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.
- →Veterans shape the future of energy As a Operations Research Analyst, you will: GS-13: Design, formulate, execute, coordinate, and document a broad range of analyses related to the energy sector, scientific research, and national security, aiming for meaningful conclusions.
- →Identify research areas, form hypotheses, develop new approaches, and advise management on appropriate analytical designs and interpretations.
- →Plan and execute quality control programs, selecting suitable research methods, identifying data inadequacies, and developing procedures to modify or oversee data modification for research and development.
- →Technical expert and may lead projects, having responsibility for planning, coordinating teams, and managing communication, as well as defining research questions, selecting databases, and developing analysis plans.
- →Prepare comprehensive reports, presenting results to the scientific community at meetings and conferences, and briefing study sponsors and high-level officials on progress and conclusions.
- →Apply various mathematical, statistical, and economic analysis methods to develop complex models and simulate real-world environments with multiple variables.
- →GS-14: Initiate, design, perform, and document analysis assignments related to current and projected studies and projects within the energy sector, scientific research, and national security, applying innovative analytical techniques.
- →Evaluate new technologies and policies, and develop/maintain models and simulation techniques, and computer programs to enhance operations research tools and provide guidelines for other analysts.
- →Serve as a project leader, overseeing project planning, team coordination, and communication for research and development projects, including defining objectives, selecting databases, executing analysis, and disseminating findings.
Requirements
- ✓BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS: Degree: in operations research; or 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 the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
- ✓This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
- ✓In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
- ✓Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
- ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 70212d45-2f18-4447-bdc3-753fb9e169c3
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