U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Operations Research

Job-title file

Operations Research

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

11 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $143,024, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $143,024
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,960$194,807+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 11 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Operations Research is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $143,024 ranks #23 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$224,057 · 6

Environmental Protection Agency

$198,700 · 1

Department of Transportation

$187,093 · 231

Department of Treasury

$183,741 · 14

Department of Interior

$181,216 · 7

Surface Transportation Board

$176,835 · 2

Federal Maritime Commission

$175,394 · 1

General Services Administration

$169,128 · 26

Department of Health and Human Services

$167,941 · 155

Department of Commerce

$167,902 · 31

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$167,753 · 42

Department of Justice

$166,478 · 7

Median total compensation for the Operations Research role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Stephanie Snyder

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Falcon Heights
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 272300123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Stephanie Snyder is a Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Sarah Bateman

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG90
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Agriculture, Sarah Bateman serves as a Operations Research based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Bobbie Brown

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$162,046

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Base pay: $158,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,046
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fallbrook
Work state: California
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,046
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG90
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 061264073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Bobbie Brown works as a Operations Research for Department of Agriculture based in Fallbrook, California. Bobbie earned $162,046 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Rachel Daugherty

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$156,777

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Base pay: $148,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,777
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Shalimar
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,527
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG90
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Duty Station Code: 122820091
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Rachel Daugherty holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Shalimar, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,777. Their pay grade is 15.

Gregory Albers

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Gregory Albers works as a Operations Research for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $156,737 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Arsalan Jalisi

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$143,024

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Arsalan Jalisi works as a Operations Research for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Arsalan earned $143,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Maliszewski

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$142,993

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $139,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,993
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Urbandale
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,493
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 198550153
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Steven Maliszewski holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Urbandale, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,993. Their pay grade is 13.

Joseph Kemple

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$129,845

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Joseph Kemple holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,845. Their pay grade is 13.

Lolontika Hoque

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ezazul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Lolontika Hoque works as a Operations Research for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lolontika earned $124,599 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Joseph Zeiler

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$111,648

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $110,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,648
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Joseph Zeiler is a Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $111,648. They are classified at grade 12.

Amber Dye

Operations Research/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$49,960

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,960
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tallahassee
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,960
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,679
Duty Station Code: 122940073
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Amber Dye holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Agriculture based in Tallahassee, Florida. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,960. Their pay grade is 07.