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Supervisory Operations Research Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VAFull-time$111–145K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$111–145K/yr
Location
Richmond, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Supervisory Operations Research Analyst manages a team conducting operations research studies across supply-chain processes, including financial management, order fulfillment, planning, procurement, and technical quality. The role directs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, coordinates with internal organizations and management, develops strategies supporting DLA initiatives, and assists higher-level managers with program analysis and implementation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operations Research, requiredResearch Techniques, requiredQuantitative Analysis, requiredMathematical Modeling, requiredStatistical Analysis, requiredLinear Programming, requiredNonlinear Programming, requiredSimulation, requiredDecision Theory, requiredProbability Theory, requiredEconomic Analysis, requiredDoD Logistics, requiredOperational Systems, requiredAccountability, requiredConflict Management, requiredCustomer Service, requiredDeveloping Others, requiredFlexibility, requiredInfluencing and Negotiating, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredProblem Solving, requiredResilience, requiredStrategic Thinking, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Operations Research or 24 Semester Hours, required3 Semester Hours Calculus, required1 Year Specialized Experience, requiredGS-12 Equivalent Experience, required

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • Manages, plans, and directs day- to - day operations of the Team; overseeing the work of subordinate Operation Research Analysts, and other administrative and support positions.
  • Directs specialists in the performance of complex studies that span all BSM processes, specifically Financial Management, Order Fulfillment, Planning, Procurement, and Technical/ Quality.
  • Ensures necessary coordination with other organizations; administrative, technical and policy and support organizations, the Office of Counsel, and the Enterprise Process Integrator, Process Owner and management.
  • Develops strategies to support, achieve, and exceed DLAs initiatives affecting the supply chain processes and operations.
  • Coordinates programs, and provides direction and oversight necessary to assure mission accomplishment.
  • Assists higher – level managers in program analysis and implementation.
  • Provides oversight and directs subordinates involved in mathematical modeling, economic analysis, statistics, simulation, optimization programming, probability theory, or other quantitative methods and qualitative analysis of supply chain processes.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher 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: Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The following are illustrative of acceptable courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queueing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry; industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management; mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized fields; or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which college-level mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Use of research techniques to conduct and lead professional and highly technical work involved in the performance of operations research studies in support of related process area(s) and supply chains. Uses advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of operations research and related sciences and disciplines. Formal training in quantitative analysis and operations research requiring the application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory, and probability theory are necessary for accomplishing operations research studies. A high level of professional and technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in operations research and economic analysis as they apply to DoD logistics and operational systems is required Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Supervisory Competencies: Accountability Conflict Management Customer Service Developing Others Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Strategic Thinking Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Other Information

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). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,328 open Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$111–145K/yr
  • Virginia median$105–140K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$83–115K/yr913 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $128K, is 3% above the Virginia median midpoint ($124K) — in the middle half of Supervisor salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 138 open Supervisor jobs in Virginia and 3,328 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,182 postings).
Education
507 of the 3,328 open Supervisor jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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