Jr. Operations Research Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis
Alexandria, VA · $70k–$90k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic69 / 100 · of 37
- #4Best cities for government pay after cost of living$139k · of 18
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among operations research analysts, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for operations research analysts: 43% (high).
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About the job
...critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, and transportation safety.We have a future need for a Jr. Operations Research Analyst to assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs in support of the Department of Homeland Security...