Operations Research Analyst (Senior Workforce Analyst)
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Fort Meade, MD - USA
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Job Summary
DCSAs Human Capital Management Office (HCMO) is seeking an Operations Research this role you will design develop & adapt mathematical/statistical methods to provide workforce data analytics and business analytics support for data-driven decision making. You will work across agency functions to support the development of strategies & initiatives designed to conduct research & analyze complex data outcomes and outputs.
As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST (SENIOR WORKFORCE ANALYST) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Research and maintain awareness of industry best practices new mathematical techniques tools and business strategies to proactively bring in new and innovative ideas to address business needs.
- Analyze and interpret human resources trends and provide insights and actionable recommendations to leadership across multiple cross-functional departments.
- Conduct data mining and retrieval and apply statistical and mathematical analyses to identify trends solve analytical problems optimize performance and gather information.
- Develop and apply quantitative and qualitative analytic methods to identify collect process and analyze large data sets for human capital purposes.
- Analyze data and make recommendations based on trends and develop analytical stories addressing business questions in the human capital domain.
- Develop and maintain a suite of analytics tools to support DCSA decision makers.
- Present workforce and business analytics data to stakeholders through effective and efficient visualizations and dashboards.
- Maintain standards for data integrity and quality assurance including feedback to improve processes and reduce errors.
- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service. For more information
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case temporary basis for limited situations.
- If selected the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
- Valid drivers license is required.
This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1515:
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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/21/2026
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty responsibility and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
1. Analyzing experience related to workforce analytics which includes research ad-hoc analyses and human capital and business analytics reporting.
2. Applying expertise in statistical analyses to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in a human capital or business analytics setting.
3. Proficiently building dynamic data-driven reports and visualization products to convey workforce data trends and other insights to help inform strategic workforce planning and decision making.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Research - Proficiency in developing strategies and initiatives designed to conduct research and analyze complex data outcomes and outputs related to workforce and organizational development and programs such as reports dashboards and workforce research papers.
2. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis - Skill in developing and applying quantitative and qualitative analytic methods to identify collect process and analyze large data sets for human capital purposes.
3. Communications - Ability to prepare present and explain complex data information recommendations and findings.
4. Data Visualization - In-depth experience with modern statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Tableau Qlik SAS SPSS RStudio etc.
5. Workforce Analytics - Extensive knowledge and experience designing developing and adapting mathematical statistical and other scientific methods and techniques to provide workforce data analytics and using analytic tools to create a more reliable and up-to-date picture of workforce capacity capability and disposition.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005 veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure grade and step and type of position occupied (i.e. Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation i.e. Transcript of Service Form 1150 etc.
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You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
