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Junior Operations Research Analyst

AFORGE LLC

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Job Requirements

Fort Belvoir, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
$80,000 - $88,000

Job Description

Position Summary

AFORGE is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Operations Research Analyst to support a Government Agency's counter-WMD analytical mission at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

This entry-level position will assist with data collection, quantitative research, analytical modeling, and reporting activities used to evaluate adversary WMD capabilities and vulnerabilities. Working under the direction of senior analysts, the selected candidate will contribute to research and analytical products that support Government mission planning and decision-making.


Key Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and validate data from commercial and other relevant sources.

Assist with quantitative analysis and the development of analytical models.

Support mathematical, statistical, and operations research activities.

Prepare charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations to communicate findings.

Assist in evaluating analytical results and identifying relevant trends.

Conduct research to support WMD capability and vulnerability assessments.

Document analytical methodologies, assumptions, and data sources.

Prepare technical reports, briefings, and summaries for senior analysts.

Support model testing, data validation, and quality assurance activities.

Collaborate with senior operations research personnel and multidisciplinary teams.



Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

0–3 years of relevant professional experience.

Foundational understanding of quantitative analysis, mathematics, statistics, or operations research.

Ability to collect, organize, and validate data.

Familiarity with analytical modeling or statistical techniques.

Strong attention to detail and analytical reasoning.

Ability to prepare written reports and communicate research findings.

Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.

TS/SCI clearance required for classified work.



Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

Familiarity with Excel, Python, R, MATLAB, or other analytical tools.

Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis.

Academic, internship, or professional experience with quantitative research.

Familiarity with simulation, modeling, or decision-support techniques.

Interest in defense analysis, national security, or CWMD missions.
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