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How much do cyber operations analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber operations analyst in Washington is $121,779.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,600.00 and $143,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cyber Operations Analyst vs Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectCyber Operations AnalystCybersecurity Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentMilitary, government agencies, defense contractorsCorporate, private sector, IT firms
Job FocusMonitoring, defending, and responding to cyber threats in operational settingsIdentifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and analyzing threats

Both roles involve cybersecurity skills and certifications, but Cyber Operations Analysts typically work in government or defense environments focusing on active threat response, while Cybersecurity Analysts often work in corporate settings focusing on prevention and vulnerability management.

Infographic showing various Cyber Operations Analyst job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,779 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Cyber Operations Analyst

Accenture Federal Services

Fort George G Meade, MD

Other

Re-posted 18 days ago


Accenture Federal Services rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 481 rated business services


Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Cyber Operational Planners to support the Joint Staff, CNMF, and CMTs to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Execute analysis and provide recommendations to senior leadership on Cyber Operations, DCO, OCO, and other mission areas such as managed attribution and persona management
  • Process cyber mission data and metrics and apply them to DOD Cyber mission parameters and provide recommendations on best TTPs, Technologies, Policies, and courses of action to achieve mission-oriented objectives
  • Assist with developing and assessing Measures of Performance, and Measures of Effectiveness supporting CONPLAN, OPLAN development
  • Provide input for development of plans, orders and related documents that enable CNMF to conduct Cyber Operations (CO) and Information Operations (IO) to meet approved mission outcomes
  • Participate in Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Groups/Teams
  • Develop and integrate cyber capabilities into plans and operations
  • Apply operational art/design to develop plans to achieve desired intermediate objectives and end states
  • Develop orders; help orchestrate/support execution and assessments; adjust plans as needed
  • Collaborate with cyber intelligence planners to establish intelligence requirements; understand and evaluate current and emerging threats shaping and affecting tasked mission areas of responsibility
  • Facilitate C2, employment and support requirements for National Mission Teams, Combat Mission Teams, Combat Support Teams, Cyber Protect Teams, and other mission-tailored operational elements
  • Monitor/review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters; make recommendations to help establish most effective guidance for plans/operations
  • Develop and help integrate cyberspace capabilities into training and exercises as required

What You'll Need:

  • BS and 5 years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Operations role for DOD or the IC

Security Clearance: 

  • An active TS/SCI level clearance is required 

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