Operations Research Analyst
Systems Planning & Analysis
Alexandria, VA · $110k–$165k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
...mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Operations Research and C5ISR Analysis (ORCA) group is seeking a Space Operations Analyst to provide on-site support in San Diego, CA to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Space Security & Defense Program (SSDP...