DC Department of Human Resources
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary
The
OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
position is located in the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC), a city/county jail system responsible for the care and custody of pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants. The DOC provides public safety by ensuring the safe, secure, and humane confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants and, as a federal prison, supervises felons sentenced to terms of less than one year, probation, supervised release, parole violators awaiting hearings, writs, U.S. witnesses, and other inmates.
In this role, you will serve as an Operations Research Analyst with the Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis (SPA), supporting the goals and activities associated with the performance‑based management system, including operational and mandatory reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to line managers in constructing metrics and associated data capturing and reporting mechanisms for measuring operational performance and supporting day‑to‑day monitoring of business processes; and provides technical assistance in analysis of performance data and guidance related to assessment of appropriate targets.
Prepares briefings for a variety of consumers, including DOC managers, Executive Branch officials, and D.C. Council members on correctional performance trends; and develops official DOC operational and performance reports for internal or external distribution subject to review and approval by the Strategic Planning and Analysis Manager.
Provides technical assistance to managers on the design of data collection instruments and surveys; and conducts operations and analysis studies upon request; and applies operations research tools and methodologies to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; and responds to special data requests authorized by the Director.
Qualifications and Education
Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics (probabilities, statistics, mathematical logic), science, or subject matter courses requiring substantial competence in college‑level mathematics or statistics.
At least three of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
AND
Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression is required.
Licensure and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment Work is relatively sedentary, however a moderate amount of walking, standing, stooping, and carrying manuals, etc., and a considerable amount of time is spent working at a computer. Work is normally performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty:
Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS‑1515‑14
Promotion Potential:
None.
Duration of Appointment:
Career Service Appointment.
Collective Bargaining:
This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation:
This position is designated as Security Sensitive.
The District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap or political affiliation.
Position Information
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Human Resources Services
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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
position is located in the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC), a city/county jail system responsible for the care and custody of pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants. The DOC provides public safety by ensuring the safe, secure, and humane confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants and, as a federal prison, supervises felons sentenced to terms of less than one year, probation, supervised release, parole violators awaiting hearings, writs, U.S. witnesses, and other inmates.
In this role, you will serve as an Operations Research Analyst with the Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis (SPA), supporting the goals and activities associated with the performance‑based management system, including operational and mandatory reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to line managers in constructing metrics and associated data capturing and reporting mechanisms for measuring operational performance and supporting day‑to‑day monitoring of business processes; and provides technical assistance in analysis of performance data and guidance related to assessment of appropriate targets.
Prepares briefings for a variety of consumers, including DOC managers, Executive Branch officials, and D.C. Council members on correctional performance trends; and develops official DOC operational and performance reports for internal or external distribution subject to review and approval by the Strategic Planning and Analysis Manager.
Provides technical assistance to managers on the design of data collection instruments and surveys; and conducts operations and analysis studies upon request; and applies operations research tools and methodologies to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; and responds to special data requests authorized by the Director.
Qualifications and Education
Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics (probabilities, statistics, mathematical logic), science, or subject matter courses requiring substantial competence in college‑level mathematics or statistics.
At least three of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
AND
Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression is required.
Licensure and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment Work is relatively sedentary, however a moderate amount of walking, standing, stooping, and carrying manuals, etc., and a considerable amount of time is spent working at a computer. Work is normally performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty:
Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS‑1515‑14
Promotion Potential:
None.
Duration of Appointment:
Career Service Appointment.
Collective Bargaining:
This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation:
This position is designated as Security Sensitive.
The District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap or political affiliation.
Position Information
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Human Resources Services
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