U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / General Services Administration / Operations Research

Job-title file

Operations Research at General Services Administration, U.S. Federal Government

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

26 employees hold this title in General Services Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $169,128, above the department median of $133,142.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $4.3M
Role median: $169,128
Agency median: $133,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$122,302$195,376+

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

How total compensation varies among the 26 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 General Services Administration, the median of $169,128 ranks #8 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

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.

Same department

Other job titles in General Services Administration

Accounting 179
Accounting Technician 31
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 11
Administrative Officer 17
Appraising 30
Architecture 153
Auditing 140
Budget Analysis 252
Building Management 1,011
Business and Industry Student Trainee 56
Civil Engineering 56
Community Planning 7
Construction Analyst 32
Construction Control Technical 244
Contracting 2,510
Data Science Series 55
Electrical Engineering 27
Emergency Management Specialist 52
Engineering Technical 86
Environmental Protection Specialist 21
Equal Employment Opportunity 10
Equipment Facilities, and Services 59
Equipment Services 154
Facility Operations Services 16
Financial Administration and Program 339
Fire Protection Engineering 37
General Arts and Information 102
General Attorney 205
General Business and Industry 2,559
General Engineering 207
General Supply 40
Government Information Specialist 7
Human Resources Assistance 14
Human Resources Management 281
Industrial Hygiene 26
Information Technology Management 1,266
Interior Design 39
Management and Program Analysis 1,611
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 6
Mechanical Engineering 56
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,323
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 31
Paralegal Specialist 11
Procurement Clerical and Technician 26
Program Management 216
Property Disposal 127
Public Affairs 21
Public Utilities Specialist 13
Purchasing 15
Realty 567
Safety and Occupational Health Management 18
Security Administration 55
Social Science 10
Supply Program Management 56
Telecommunications 28
Traffic Management 12
Transportation Operations 394
Transportation Specialist 19
Writing and Editing 6

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joshua Royko

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kerhonkson
Work state: New York
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 363022111
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Joshua Royko works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Kerhonkson, New York. Joshua earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Anisa Khandkar

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$193,551

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $193,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,551
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Manchester
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,551
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 330310011
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Anisa Khandkar works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Anisa earned $193,551 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Fava

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$191,782

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $191,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,782
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,782
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Joseph Fava works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in New York - New York, New York. Joseph earned $191,782 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

John Varghese

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$191,279

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $190,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,279
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,779
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

John Varghese holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in New York - New York, New York. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,279. Their pay grade is 14.

Sophie Mohajer

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Sophie Mohajer works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sophie earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffrey Wellen

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$185,510

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $184,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,510
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,760
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jeffrey Wellen holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $185,510. Their pay grade is 15.

Lucy Davitian

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Lucy Davitian serves as a Operations Research based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Kevin Patrick

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$184,446

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Kevin Patrick holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,446. Their pay grade is 14.

Clifton Best

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$183,344

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $183,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,344
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Virginia Beach
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,344
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 512540810
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Clifton Best works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Clifton earned $183,344 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Andrew Passey

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$179,656

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $179,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,656
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,656
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Andrew Passey serves as a Operations Research based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,656. They are classified at grade 15.

Donald Gillespie

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Donald Gillespie holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Dara Logan

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Dara Logan holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Donald Gray

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$170,479

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $168,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,759
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,479
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,720
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Donald Gray serves as a Operations Research based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,479. They are classified at grade 15.

Issa Abboud

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$167,776

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,776
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Issa Abboud holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,776. Their pay grade is 14.

Harvey Hong

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$164,047

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $164,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,047
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,047
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Harvey Hong serves as a Operations Research based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,047. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Zenn

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$162,417

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $162,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,417
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,417
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Michael Zenn works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael earned $162,417 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Shadi Ghrayeb

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$161,429

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $161,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,429
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,429
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Shadi Ghrayeb is a Operations Research at General Services Administration based in New York - New York, New York. 2025 total compensation came to $161,429. They are classified at grade 14.

Beck Giesy

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$159,806

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,806
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Beck Giesy holds the role of Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,806. Their pay grade is 14.

Thomas Kaye

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$159,110

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,110
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bigfork
Work state: Montana
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS11
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 300075029
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Thomas Kaye serves as a Operations Research based in Bigfork, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,110. They are classified at grade 14.

Claire Zhang

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$152,456

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $152,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,456
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,456
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At General Services Administration, Claire Zhang serves as a Operations Research based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,456. They are classified at grade 14.

Cynthia Kidd

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$149,436

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $149,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,436
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brooksville
Work state: Florida
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,436
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 120390053
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Cynthia Kidd works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Brooksville, Florida. Cynthia earned $149,436 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Skelton

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$141,613

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $140,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,613
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,613
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Daniel Skelton is a Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $141,613. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Schreiber

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Richard Schreiber works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Arlington, Virginia. Richard earned $132,638 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Baker

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$132,387

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $132,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,387
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tonganoxie
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,387
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Duty Station Code: 205390103
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Steven Baker works as a Operations Research for General Services Administration based in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Steven earned $132,387 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrea Dinneen

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$124,177

Sub-department: Office of Governmentwide Policy
Base pay: $124,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,177
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elkins
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,177
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS26
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 540810083
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Andrea Dinneen is a Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Elkins, West Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $124,177. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Turner

Operations Research/General Services Administration

2026 total comp

$122,302

Sub-department: Federal Acquisition Service
Base pay: $122,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,302
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,302
Agency Code (OPM): GS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GS30
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510000041
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Ashley Turner is a Operations Research at General Services Administration based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,302. They are classified at grade 13.