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Operations Research Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VA · Mid

$111,065 – $144,540

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal Operations Research Analyst role plans and oversees quantitative studies across supply chain and logistics processes, coordinating with multiple teams to support organizational strategy and performance. The position suits analysts with strong mathematical and statistical backgrounds who can lead complex modeling efforts and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Our summary, not Defense Logistics Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or equivalent quantitative coursework (24+ semester hours including 3 in Calculus)
  • One year of specialized experience in operations research, mathematical analysis, or quantitative methods at the GS-12 equivalent level or higher
  • Ability to design and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to complex organizational problems
  • Experience leading study groups and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Experience with supply chain or logistics analysis
  • Familiarity with Federal service operations or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) processes
  • Experience in financial management, procurement, or order fulfillment domains

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