Operations Research Analyst

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic Planning and Analysis Directorate, located in Washington, D.C. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. As an Operations Research Analyst, you will be responsible for a wide range of operations research and analysis activities in support of U.S. Border Patrol. Typical work assignments will include: Working collaboratively within an integrated strategic team in a technical workforce to address customer needs and fulfill requirements for products and/or services. Conducting advanced research and analyzing data from various systems to identify and select critical data elements for inclusion in models, dashboards, and reports that support leadership decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning. Applying analytical processes, methods, and tools to identify and solve complex problems involving competing objectives, multiple variables, and constraints, while delivering optimized and balanced technical solutions to achieve anticipated performance outcomes. Demonstrating a thorough understanding of information and providing technically authoritative guidance to initiate and perform mathematical, statistical, and other analytical projects related to enforcement information and/or national security. Documenting project objectives, methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions, and delivering briefings to project sponsors and senior officials on progress and outcomes. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

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 position is not covered under the bargaining unit.