Operations Research Analyst
United States Government
Alexandria, VA · $122k a year · Posted November 9, 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 $121,790 a year. Across 32 open operations research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $99,500 to $128,500 and the median is $118,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 3% above 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.
About the job
Agency: Defense Human Resources ActivityDepartment: Department of DefenseSub agency: Defense Personnel Analytics Center (DPAC)Salary: Starting at $121,785 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 10/23/2026 to 11/09/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePosition...