Operations Research Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis
Alexandria, VA · $130k–$140k a year · Posted October 22, 2026
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This listing pays about $135,000 a year. Across 52 open operations research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $106,500 to $163,500 and the median is $130,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 3% above the median.
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...products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.
We have an upcoming need for an Operations Research Analyst to provide advanced analytical support to SPA customers in the national security and homeland defense mission spaces to make better...