Junior Operations Research Analyst

About the role

The Junior Operations Research Analyst supports a federal client by conducting research, data analysis, and the development of analytic products that inform operational decision-making. This position works with open-source, publicly available, commercially available, spatial, and temporal data to identify patterns, relationships, and relevant insights across complex problem sets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze diverse information sources to develop timely products that support operational planning, mission execution, and client decision-making.
• Apply quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial analytical techniques to identify patterns, relationships, emerging trends, and information gaps across complex datasets.
• Integrate publicly available, commercial, client-provided, and multidisciplinary information into clear, defensible assessments and recommendations.
• Support the development of visualizations, maps, briefings, reports, and other deliverables that communicate analytic findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in evaluating network relationships, activities, and operational indicators through structured research, data fusion, and analytical methodologies.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to refine requirements, improve data-driven insights, and enhance the effectiveness of mission-support products.
• Develop tailored analytical solutions and research approaches that address client priorities, project objectives, and emerging operational needs.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant practical experience, comparable education, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while researching multifaceted problem sets in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to work independently in research, data fusion, and analysis of multidisciplinary datasets.
• Experience with advanced interdisciplinary research concepts.
• Proficiency in large-data manipulation, including collection, synthesis, and visualization of content for complex deliverables in multiple formats.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and technical skills with the ability to communicate findings through written products, graphics, briefings, or other client-directed formats.
• Proficiency in geospatial analysis, including advanced analytic functions and creation of publishable cartographic products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer science experience with emphasis on statistical analysis, automation, and data mining.
• Experience with cyber analytics.
• Experience in conducting all-source analysis within criminal analysis and/or intelligence analysis.

Why We Value You

• Ability to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Consistent character and refusal to yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• Strong communication skills, effectively expressing intent and understanding focus and purpose in conversations.
• Openness to new ideas and innovations, adaptability to new environments or situations.
• Confidence in your own ideas and ability to inspire a team to produce quality work.
• Commitment to holding yourself to the highest standard.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Physical Demands: May require walking, sitting, or standing for extended periods; reaching with hands and arms; balancing; stooping; talking or hearing; manual dexterity for operating office equipment; occasional moving and/or lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. Requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional irregular hours. May require access to client facilities, systems, data, or information.
• Travel: Low amount of travel away from the office may be required.