Job Summary

Make an impact at the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG)! We're seeking a skilled Operations Research Analyst to lead complex analytical projects, apply advanced quantitative methods, and shape data-driven decisions that strengthen postal operations. Bring your expertise and voice to our team in Bethesda, MD!

Job Description

Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all minimum qualifications listed below. Professional Experience Requirement: At least three (3) years of professional, full-time experience applying quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques to support planning, decision-making, or risk assessment. Must have experience translating complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for organizational leadership or stakeholders. Must have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (such as compliance, operational, or program groups) to improve process efficiency or control effectiveness. Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in operations research, or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science or a closely related quantitative field in audit, finance, or government. (You must submit transcripts from accredited college or university) Desirable Qualifications Skilled at translating complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. Proven ability to work with large datasets and collaborate with audit, compliance, and operational teams to enhance audit effectiveness is highly desirable. An advance degree or certification Knowledge of Postal Service operations Evaluation Factors | How you will be evaluated: You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Advanced knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices of financial, mathematical, statistical, and operations research sufficient to sufficient to complete assignments that involve initiating, applying, and planning major developmental studies. Skill in intermediate to advanced execution and control of projects that represent an important segment of the agency's operating programs and/or projects. Ability to evaluate the data resulting from applying mathematical or statistical tools, models, methods, and techniques. Ability to provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.