Operation Research Analyst

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Willingness to travel on military/commercial aircraft as needed
  • Maintain Cyberspace Qualifications
  • Ability to work extended or irregular hours

Responsibilities

  • Deliver data-driven insights that inform long-term strategies
  • Analyze processes to uncover inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable narratives
  • Promote a data-driven decision-making culture across teams
  • Serve as an expert consultant for data interpretation and analysis

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized
  • Potential for student loan incentives
  • Access to professional development opportunities within the military framework
  • Immediate impact on organizational strategy and business outcomes
  • Contribution to national defense and public service through data-driven insights
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Operations Research Analyst (NH-1515-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location for the Software Directorate (AFSC\SW\SWA\SWAP) located at Tinker Air Force Base, in Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included Job Open Date 8/4/2026 Job Close Date 8/11/2026 Who May apply: U.S. Citizens Data Strategist & Business Intelligence Analyst We are looking for a data-driven storyteller to transform complex information into strategic intelligence. If you excel at uncovering hidden opportunities in data and crafting clear, actionable narratives that drive enterprise-wide success, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. As our Data Strategist and Business Intelligence Analyst, you will do more than just analyze data-you will be the engine of our strategic decision-making. Your mission is to empower leadership and cross-functional teams with the critical intelligence needed to inform long-term planning, maximize business value, and secure our competitive edge. You are the vital bridge between raw data and tangible business outcomes. What You Will Accomplish: - Drive Strategic Insights: Empower leadership by delivering accurate, data-driven intelligence that directly shapes long-term strategy and maximizes business value. - Optimize Business Performance: Identify and analyze process inefficiencies and growth opportunities through rigorous data analysis, driving continuous improvement and significant cost optimization. - Translate Data into Action: Transform complex datasets into clear, compelling, and actionable narratives that align with core business objectives and fuel enterprise success. - Champion a Data-Driven Culture: Serve as the go-to expert for turning abstract numbers into a clear story, enabling teams across the organization to make smarter, data-informed decisions. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for data and a talent for communication. If you can connect the dots between complex datasets and core business goals, we invite you to apply and help write the next chapter of our success story. QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position - May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft - Obtain and maintain Cyberspace Qualifications - May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of operations research analysis to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, and/or operational problems and procedures. 2. Knowledge of mathematics and analysis to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate recommendations/conclusions clearly. 3. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. 4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts. 5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors and fundamental relationships, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work, and confer with co-workers effectively. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable and longer than two-pages. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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