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Position Title
Operations Research Analyst
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Announcement Number
DLAJ1ES-25-12740971-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Sunday, May 25, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please ensure the responses you provide are accurate and truthful.

Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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2. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
3. Do you have a current (or last) performance rating of at least Fully Successful or the equivalent? (limit characters)
4. Have you received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) in the past 5 years? (limit characters)
5. Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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6. This question is for informational purposes only. Please select from the following to indicate how you discovered the position you are currently applying for. You may select more than one item. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. The purpose of this question is to verify that you meet the basic requirements for this position. Please select the best answer that fits your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE. *ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS BASIC REQUIREMENT.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
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In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Applies scientific techniques to analyze problems of a highly significant nature which may be broadly stated or ill defined.
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4. Prepares study plans that define complex study efforts by providing the background, description, approach, project milestones, resource requirements, and expected business improvements.
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5. Maintains a high level of professional and technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in operations research and analysis as they apply to human resources processes.
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6. Conducts professional and highly technical work involved in the performance of operations research studies in support of related business areas.
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7. Performs quantitative, cost/economic analyses and operations research studies requiring the innovative application of such techniques.
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8. Skill in building data models, dashboards, visualizations, and other business intelligence solutions.
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9. Ascertains the exact nature of the problem, identifying the ramifications involved and the alternatives to be considered to explore trends and identify leading indicators applicable to one or more areas.
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10. Identifies sources of subject matter information, including specialized data, and develops recommendations based on study results.
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11. Uses simulations and other tools to perform scenario and problem identification.
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12. Initiates research into areas where voids in analytical methods, tools, or techniques exist.
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13. Serves as a technical consultant in human resources processes.
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14. Provides expert advice to HQ and other personnel on quantitative analysis programs, proposals, and plans.
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15. Prepares reports, issue papers and fact sheets to satisfy information requests from HQ and staff elements.
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16. Prepares written and oral reports and makes presentations to management.
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17. Formulate algorithms and computer scripts to explore vast quantities of raw human resources data, training and optimize statistical models based on key features.
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18. Develops complex SQL queries and ETL methods to establish connections between disparate data sources, rearrange and consolidate data.
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19. From the list below, select the response which corresponds to the highest level of education you have achieved. Education claimed may be verified upon selection. If you do not possess or are unable to provide proof of education claimed, you may be found ineligible.
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20. Have you received an honorary or monetary award from your employer (government civilian, military, or private sector) during the last 3 years?
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