Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance, Investment Analysis Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

The Operations Research Analyst provides advanced analytics, modeling, and simulation capabilities that enable Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders to assess and understand complex or sensitive issues, develop solutions, and make data-driven decisions that support investment and transformation efforts. This position starts at a salary of $117,962.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $181,216.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $181,216 (GS-14 Step 10). Typical work responsibilities include: Designing advanced analytical methods to study possible solutions to problem areas, building, or overseeing the building of analytical models, applying the models in analyses and studies, interpreting and evaluating the results and making recommendations to high level decision makers Preparing reports describing and supporting the findings of analytical studies, and making recommendations to the senior analysts and management Applying accepted approaches and techniques from operations research,systems analysis, acquisition test and evaluation analysis, economic analysis, and cost analysis methods and procedures to proposed on-going studies and analysis within CBP, OF and the Investment Analysis Office (IAO)

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: 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. You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the experience or substitution of education, if applicable, as described below: Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Creating solutions to a variety of complex challenges through operations research, statistical analysis, and other scientific and engineering methods and techniques Working on a team to develop strategies and plans for performance measurement of organizations, programs, and initiatives Designing and implementing plans for data gathering and quality assurance Developing and delivering written, oral, and graphic presentations of information based on research and analysis to a wide range of audiences You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Supporting organizational objectives by applying in-depth technical expertise on a wide range of operations research and analysis approaches and methods Influencing senior leaders in decision-making and in developing solutions for complex operational issues Reviewing, assessing and recommending actions related to proposed concepts, plans, and reorganizations Developing strategies for performance measurement of organizations, programs, and initiatives Designing and implementing plans for data gathering and quality assurance Developing and delivering effective written, oral, and graphic presentations of information based on research and analysis. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 08/29/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Finance Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]