SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
US Department of War
Arlington, VA · Posted November 10, 2026
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November 2026
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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
Branch HeadYou will serve as the Branch Head in the Division of Analytics and Performance Optimization Office of the Assistant Commandant.You will facilitate the migration to a future state in which vested stakeholders see challenges and potential solutions as a shared...