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Operations Research Analyst

Food Safety and Inspection Service
Urbandale, IA Other
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026
This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and may be assigned to any branch. The OCFO has responsibility for all FSIS financial management budget performance and improvement activities, audit liaison activities, cost analysis and estimation activities, and managing the development of investment strategies in support of investment program initiatives.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which included:
  • Working with colleagues to solve an organization's problems in the areas of economics, finance, budgets, cost estimation, and research;
  • Assisting in identifying areas for possible improvements, drafting and refining analyses to meet requirements for specific needs;
  • Developing qualitative and quantitative analyses to validate cost estimates; and
  • Calculating return on investment and cost benefit analyses in support of strategic and financial planning processes.
Education cannot be substituted for experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.

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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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Salary : $107,301

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