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Prevailance

Senior Cryptologic Analyst

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

As directed, provide expertise, assistance, management support functions and training for real time ... Bachelors degree in STEM, Space, Intelligence Studies, Operations Research, Operations Management ...

Miamioh

$200K/yr

... cryptography, and materials simulation. A key responsibility of the Director is to lead the development of a diversified and sustainable research funding portfolio that supports center-scale growth ...

OpenAI

Researcher, Safety & Privacy

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$295K - $445K/yr

Hold a PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cryptography, Security, Machine Learning ... have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially ...

Riverside Research

Senior Cryptologist

Lexington, MA

... researching and developing cryptologic (cryptographic and cryptanalytic) solutions. They will be ... Self-starter with ability to manage time independently without direct supervision * Willing to ...

Peraton

Senior Director, Special Projects

Reston, VA · On-site

$190K - $304K/yr

This highly visible role serves as a bridge between technology strategy, innovation, research, and ... Experience with post-quantum cryptography standards, migration planning, and crypto-agility ...

Peraton

Senior Director, Special Projects

Reston, VA · On-site

This highly visible role serves as a bridge between technology strategy, innovation, research, and ... Experience with post-quantum cryptography standards, migration planning, and crypto-agility ...

Chainalysis

Director, HRBP - Engineering

New York, NY · On-site

$149K - $283K/yr

R&D at Chainalysis is in the midst of a fundamental shift - evolving team structures, operating ... cryptography, data science, security), across our core technology hubs (NYC, Aarhus, and Tel Aviv)

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cryptography researcher in the United States is $117,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Cryptography Researcher vs Cryptography Researcher?

AspectDirector Cryptography ResearcherCryptography Researcher
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (M.S., Ph.D.), security certifications often preferredSimilar educational background, often with certifications like CISSP or GIAC
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing teams, strategic planningHands-on research, development, and analysis
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with large security teams, R&D departmentsCommon in research labs, security firms, tech companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership vs technical roles in cryptographyClarifying technical research vs managerial positions

The main difference between a Director Cryptography Researcher and a Cryptography Researcher lies in their responsibilities. The director focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and overseeing research teams, while the researcher is primarily engaged in technical research and development. Both roles require strong credentials and industry experience, but their focus areas and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director Cryptography Researcher job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 60% As Needed, 28% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 66% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,556 per year, or $56.5 per hour.
Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) - Mid

Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) - Mid

Amentum

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$109K - $129K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Purpose and Impact:
This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, and funding availability. We are seeking a Mid-level Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support Air Force and NSA cryptologic missions, delivering decision advantage through the application of quantitative analysis, intelligence tradecraft, and interdisciplinary methodologies. This position directly supports senior leadership by translating complex operational, cryptologic, and intelligence data into actionable insights for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making.
The ORSA will design, develop, and apply mathematical models, statistical analysis, data mining techniques, modeling & simulation, and decision analytics to address mission-critical challenges across intelligence, ISR, and electromagnetic spectrum operations. This role requires independent analytic execution, collaboration across the Intelligence Community (IC), and the ability to translate complex or fragmented data into clear, decision-ready insights for operational leadership.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Apply decision analytics, statistical analysis, data mining, and modeling & simulation techniques to address operational and planning challenges.
  • Provide cryptologic analysis leveraging knowledge of Air Force airborne cryptologic operations, SIGINT resource management, and MAJCOM/NSA multi-INT capabilities.
  • Develop analytic products that integrate multi-source intelligence and interdisciplinary methodologies.
  • Structure and conduct analysis based on incomplete, complex, or indirect information, incorporating trends, patterns, and multiple analytic perspectives.
  • Support long-term strategic planning of cryptologic operations and initiatives.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, modeling, simulation, and assessment of complex systems
  • Analyze large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and performance indicators
  • Collaborate with analysts, planners, engineers, and subject matter experts across disciplines
  • Safeguard classified information and comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC policies and procedures

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: The position supports sensitive operations and demands strict adherence to IC analytic standards, information security requirements, and professional ethics.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Advanced proficiency in operations research, systems analysis, or applied analytics methods
  • Understanding of ISR operations and intelligence cycles, SIGINT and multi-INT integration, and cyber and electronic warfare environments
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, defensible conclusions
  • Experience in applying analytic methodologies, including trend analysis and multi-source integration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
  • Demonstrated ability to perform independent analysis and contribute to team-based problem solving
  • Proficiency with standard analytic and productivity tools

Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC security and conduct standards
  • Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance
  • Availability to support CONUS and OCONUS missions as required
  • Responsible for maintaining qualifications and training unless Government-directed

Security Clearance Required:
  • TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation. Some positions may require successful completion of a CI-scope polygraph examination.

Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field or a associate's degree plus 4 additional years of expert-level experience (for a total of 10 years' experience in lieu of a Master's degree).

Minimum Years of Experience:
  • 6 years of experience conducting operations research, intelligence analysis, or related analytic work with relevant experience (within the last 2 years) in defense, intelligence, ISR, or electromagnetic spectrum operations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding of NSA and IC analytic frameworks
  • Prior experience supporting NSA or Air Force ISR operations
  • Experience with advanced analytics tools (Python, R, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Familiarity with intelligence or operational planning processes
  • Experience briefing senior military or civilian leaders

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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