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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

Recent

Location

Salary

$131,310 - $170,708

per year

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing and improving submarine tactical systems like fire-control and sonar to boost the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet readiness in the Pacific.

You'll lead studies, advise leaders on new technologies, and ensure systems work effectively through testing and coordination.

It's a great fit for experienced analysts with a background in military engineering who enjoy solving complex operational challenges.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in operations research analysis for tactical systems
  • Expertise in leading engineering studies related to ships' or submarines' tactical systems
  • Experience developing capability documents such as POM inputs and TYCOM Integrated Priority Lists
  • Ability to advise leadership on implementing new concepts and capabilities for operational efficiencies
  • Proficiency in scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating systems like fire-control, sonar, imagery, electronic warfare, and strike warfare
  • Skills in reviewing analytical reports, identifying deficiencies, and formulating solutions
  • Knowledge of testing and evaluating engineering system performance, including Information Assurance certification

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Operations Research Analyst in the Tactical Readiness and Training Division (N7) of PAC FLEET SUB FORCE OPS COMPONENT.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Operations Research Analyst leading analysis and engineering studies related to ships' tactical systems, developing capability documents (e.g., POM inputs and TYCOM Integrated Priority List), and advising leadership on the implementation of new concepts and proposed capabilities to create efficiencies in operational processes.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as Tactical Systems Modernization Director and Strike Officer (N73), providing operations research analysis and operational support to COMSUBPAC.
  • You will schedule, monitor, and evaluate the operational effectiveness of modernized fire-control, sonar, imagery, electronic warfare, and strike warfare systems aboard COMSUBPAC submarines.
  • You will serve as a senior systems engineer and expert on submarine tactical systems.
  • You will review analytical reports to identify deficiencies and formulate solutions.
  • You will test and evaluate engineering system performance.
  • You will work with military organizations to coordinate events, provide refresher training, and ensure prompt execution of Information Assurance (IA) certification.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12884446-26-ARB