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This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of military, contractor and civilian personnel with the mission to develop and leverage a data architecture in order to initiate and conduct original organizational research on various aspects of DMA.

Duties

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST (ANALYTICS ASSESSMENTS) at the GS-1515-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serving as the technical expert responsible for the application of operations research and utilization of advanced data science tools and techniques to uncover insights from data and assist the Chief Data Officer and other senior leaders in data-driven decision-making
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex studies utilizing advanced data modeling techniques and procedures, data trend analysis and the development of mathematical data algorithms.
• Lead the development and documentation of tools for assigned data analytical objectives and projects.
• Produce data analysis leveraging data science methodologies; and applies modeling techniques and procedures in support of the DMA's migration to data driven initiatives that increase the relevancy of data for decision making.
• Analyze data and derive relationships of the multiple variables that affect research efforts.
• Communicate, orally and in writing, to prepare reports/ scope of work, provide guidance, make recommendations, and resolve critical problems.
• Develop and automate large-scale, high-performance data processing systems and tools to improve data quality and volume, accelerate iteration cycles, and improve the ability to deliver superior enabled analytics capabilities for DMA.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and periodic tests thereafter.
• Remote Work Eligible.