Junior SOF Operations Analyst
QinetiQ US
Virginia Beach, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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Where Virginia Beach, VA ranks
Where Virginia Beach, VA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs47% · of 100
- #2Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs44% · of 100
- #2Best cities for junior jobs in Virginia44% · of 26
- #3Best college towns for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic47% · of 55
- #3Best college towns for junior jobs in the Southeast47% · of 64
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic44% · of 85
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
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
QinetiQ US, through Far Ridgeline Engagements, supports identity management for Special Operations Forces. The technician delivers threat awareness briefings, coordinates with DOD and other agencies, and develops mission-specific risk criteria. The role emphasizes identity...