Operations Research Analyst

United States Government

Arlington, TX · $122k a year · Posted November 3, 2026

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Where Arlington, TX ranks

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November 2026

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Pay compared with the market

This listing pays about $121,790 a year. Across 46 open operations research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $106,500 to $144,000 and the median is $124,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 2% below the median.

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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.

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About the job

Agency: Defense Security Cooperation AgencyDepartment: Department of DefenseSalary: Starting at $121,785 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 10/27/2026 to 11/09/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePosition ID: DSCA-27-13099736-MPDocument ID: 890367600Grade...