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

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Operations Research at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $181,216, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $181,216
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

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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 Interior, the median of $181,216 ranks #5 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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

$161,461 · 18

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.

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Other job titles in Department of Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Anne Spence

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Interior, Anne Spence serves as a Operations Research based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Anne Wein

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Anne Wein works as a Operations Research for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Anne earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

James Galvin

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Interior, James Galvin serves as a Operations Research based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Barron Bradford

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Roger

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Barron Bradford works as a Operations Research for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Barron earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Emily Silverman

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$173,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Emily Silverman is a Operations Research at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $173,200. They are classified at grade 14.

Philip Freeman

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$152,736

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $152,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,736
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,736
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Philip Freeman is a Operations Research at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $152,736. They are classified at grade 13.

Ebone' Pierce

Operations Research/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,162

Sub-department: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Base pay: $134,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,162
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jefferson
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,162
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN26
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 221125051
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Ebone' Pierce is a Operations Research at Department of Interior based in Jefferson, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $134,162. They are classified at grade 14.