Operations Research Analyst

Are you passionate about making a difference in national security? The Department of War's Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office is hiring Operations Research Analysts to join our Strategic, Defensive, and Science and Technology Division (SDSD). In this role, you will have a huge impact by providing objective, analysis-based advice directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War. Your work will shape critical pieces of the U.S. budget and focus on strategic/nuclear forces, homeland and missile defense, and science & technology innovation. Position: Operations Research Analyst (JOA#: GS 2026-1515-125)Organization: Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)Location: The Pentagon, Arlington, VASalary: $102,415 - $197,200 per year (GS-12/13/14/15)Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. We are looking for experts with strong quantitative skills and knowledge of U.S. defense policies. If you have experience with analytical tools like R, Python, MATLAB, or AI/ML techniques and want to apply them to complex national security challenges, we encourage you to apply.The application period closes on November 5, 2026. To learn more and apply, please visit the CAPE Careers website: https://www.cape.osd.mil/careers#Hiring #OperationsResearch #NationalSecurity #Defense #DataAnalysis #GovernmentJobs #Pentagon #Analytics #STEM #Veterans