Operations Research Analyst - Anchorage, United States - Department Of The Treasury

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Duties

WHAT IS THE TRANSFORMATION & STRATEGY OFFICE (TSO) DIVISION?

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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Independently conducts, leads, or participates in studies of very complex or novel issues and problems requiring considerable ingenuity to determine the approach, identify the relevant factors for analysis, and recommend solutions for difficult problems.
• Selects and applies mathematics, economics, econometrics, and/or statistics appropriate to solving research problems, such as the development of computerized mathematical resource allocation models (e.g., simulation), regression models, econometric projections, or workload forecasting models that support succession planning and/or realignment/reduction of resources.
• Conducts operations research using innovative analytical approaches and application of techniques in a creative manner to solve complex, difficult problems by formulating study methodologies and recommending improvements to enhance performance or increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops and applies research techniques for problem solving using data obtained from a variety of sources. Assembles technical information regarding specific segments of the economy, providing evaluations and forecasts of economic theories in mathematical terms so that they can be tested statistically to predict the probable impact throughout the business division workforce relative to program activities and program policies.
• Performs special studies to identify mathematical applications to improve and/or enhance existing programs. Responsibilities in conducting these studies include determining the types of data to be collected, formulating study methodologies, recommending improvements to existing programs, assisting functional activities in the implementation of headquarters and field operational segments, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.