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

Job-title file

Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

200 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $158,559, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 200
Total payroll: $30.8M
Role median: $158,559
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,885$215,353+

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

How total compensation varies among the 200 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 Homeland Security, the median of $158,559 ranks #17 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 Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Pedersen

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$236,500

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $228,000
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jennifer Pedersen works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Jennifer earned $236,500 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Katie Noreiga

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Katie Noreiga is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $221,900. They are classified at grade 00.

Terry Caughran

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$215,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Terry Caughran holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $215,353. Their pay grade is K.

Suetying So

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$215,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Suetying So works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Suetying earned $215,353 in 2026. Their pay grade is K.

Michael Brown

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$215,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Brown serves as a Operations Research based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $215,353. They are classified at grade K.

Domenic Bianchini

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: L
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,435
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Domenic Bianchini serves as a Operations Research based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,353. They are classified at grade L.

Mark Kukulich

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Herndon
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Mark Kukulich is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Herndon, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $205,353. They are classified at grade K.

Alex Tsurikov

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Alex Tsurikov is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $205,353. They are classified at grade K.

Suet-Ying So

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$204,331

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $204,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,331
Pay grade: K
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,331
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Suet-Ying So is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $204,331. They are classified at grade K.

Jessica Kaizar

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$199,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jessica Kaizar works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Jessica earned $199,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Anita Morris

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,932

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,932
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Anita Morris holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,932. Their pay grade is 15.

Enrique Peralta

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Enrique Peralta serves as a Operations Research based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Reynolds

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Reynolds serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Wilson Rosa

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Wilson Rosa works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Wilson earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jose Torres

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jose Torres is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Travis Winstead

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Travis Winstead serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Neil Bridge

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Neil Bridge serves as a Operations Research based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

James Mchenry

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

James Mchenry is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Adams

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Mark Adams works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mark earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Terry Murphy

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Terry Murphy serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Ilmo Sung

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Ilmo Sung serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Tierney

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Richard Tierney holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Clark

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Jessica Clark serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Geoffrey Thomas

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Geoffrey Thomas works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Geoffrey earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Manson

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Jennifer Manson serves as a Operations Research based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Edwin Middlebrook

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Edwin Middlebrook serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Kurt Kramer

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Kurt Kramer serves as a Operations Research based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Garwood

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Garwood serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Nicholas Sifer

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$195,194

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $192,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,194
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cranbury
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,694
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 340704023
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Nicholas Sifer is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Cranbury, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $195,194. They are classified at grade 14.

Damian Garcia

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$193,350

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Damian Garcia holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,350. Their pay grade is 15.

Craig Swirbliss

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Craig Swirbliss works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Craig earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Laura Chewning

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$189,950

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Laura Chewning is a Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $189,950. They are classified at grade 15.

James Law

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$189,593

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,593
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

James Law works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. James earned $189,593 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Schwandt

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$189,593

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,593
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Schwandt serves as a Operations Research based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,593. They are classified at grade J.

Paolo Pascetta

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$188,753

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $187,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,753
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Lee
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,753
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 341060003
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Paolo Pascetta works as a Operations Research for Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Paolo earned $188,753 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Dennis Comer

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$188,733

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $188,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,733
Pay grade: J
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,733
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Dennis Comer serves as a Operations Research based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,733. They are classified at grade J.

Hyun Sung Yoon

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,557

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,557
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Hyun Sung Yoon serves as a Operations Research based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,557. They are classified at grade 15.

Eric Martin

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$187,324

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,324
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Homeland Security, Eric Martin serves as a Operations Research based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,324. They are classified at grade 15.

Charnessa Hanshaw

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Charnessa Hanshaw holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Jelena Mitrovic

Operations Research/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jelena Mitrovic holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.