GS-1515

Operations Research

Performs professional operations research work including mathematical modeling for decision-making.

🎓Degree Required📊Professional📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15📁1500

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1515

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.

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📋Typical Duties

•Develop optimization models
•Analyze complex systems
•Apply operations research methods
•Support decision-making
•Conduct cost-benefit analyses
•Simulate operational scenarios

🎯Key Competencies

Mathematical Modeling

Ability to develop mathematical models for complex problems.

Optimization

Knowledge of optimization techniques and algorithms.

Simulation

Skill in developing and using simulation models.

Data Analysis

Ability to analyze large datasets and extract insights.

Programming

Proficiency in analytical programming languages.

Statistics

Strong foundation in statistical methods.

Communication

Ability to present analytical findings to decision makers.

Problem Solving

Skill in applying analytical methods to real-world problems.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze complex systemsApply operations research methodsConduct cost-benefit analysesDevelop optimization modelsOperations ResearchSimulate operational scenariosSupport decision-making

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