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Operations Research Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $128K – $198K Apply by Oct 15, 2026 Operations Research INFJINTJINTP Operations
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This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), System Operations Services, Office of Performance Analysis, This office is responsible for assessing the operational performance of the airlines and the aviation system, and providing analytical products and services to Senior Leadership, ATO personnel, the Aviation Industry, and Academia.
What You'll Do
- →The Operations Research Analyst performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager.
- →Acts as principal technical analyst or as a project manager or team leader for large work activities.
- →Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues.
- →Resolves all, but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced analyst.
- →Develops plans, techniques and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues.
- →Works with management to solve problems.
- →Typical assignments include aviation data analysis using statistical techniques or fast-time simulation models as well as oversight of office contracts and support contractors.
- →Performs complex system design and integration, extensive research and analysis, and directs responsibility for project/program management.
- →The work involves originating new and improved applications and strategies for existing and new concepts and principles related to the operations of the airlines, aviation system, and industry representative groups.
- →Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of operations research mathematical, statistical, econometric and scientific theories, principles, concepts, methods and techniques to solve complex problems and to develops improved technical processes or systems.
- →Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
- →Evaluates data to develop plans to improve operations for aviation stakeholders.
- →The analyst has an understanding of engineering and programming sufficient to coordinate, review, and provide technical analytical guidance relative to the Office requirements and tasking.
- →Observes and monitors airline planning and operations to gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications.
- ✓If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
- ✓You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
- ✓Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
- ✓Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
- ✓Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.
- ✓A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
- ✓Basic Requirements: 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.
- ✓Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem.
- ✓Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2a621e43-0825-437a-b727-0d4d59c51953
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