Operations Research Analyst
US Department of Homeland Security
Ashburn, VA · $144k a year · Posted November 8, 2026
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Where Ashburn, VA ranks
Where Ashburn, VA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast68% · of 87
- #3Best cities for mid-career professionals68% · of 100
- #3Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Mid-Atlantic68% · of 85
- #14Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southeast6% · of 77
- #21Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast121 openings · of 63
- #21Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Mid-Atlantic6% · of 62
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $143,910 a year. Across 32 open operations research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $99,500 to $128,500 and the median is $118,500. That is 21% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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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).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...programs. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this Operations Research Analyst position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) professionals involved...