Operations Research Analyst
Systems Planning & Analysis
Alexandria, VA · $130k–$140k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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Where Alexandria, VA ranks
Where Alexandria, VA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic69 / 100 · of 37
- #4Best cities for government pay after cost of living$139k · of 18
- #5Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Southeast16% · of 84
- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southeast62 / 100 · of 33
- #7Best cities for pay after cost of living in Virginia$139k · of 15
- #8Best all-round cities for new graduates65 / 100 · of 100
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $135,000 a year. Across 26 open operations research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $110,000 to $130,000 and the median is $125,000. That is 8% 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
..., simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines. Operations Research Analyst We have an upcoming need for an Operations Research Analys t to provide advanced analytical support to SPA customers in the national...