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ManTech International

Operations Research Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

$93K - $110K/yr

The Operations Research Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to introduce quantitative and qualitative analysis to the decision-making processes by developing and ...

ManTech

Operations Research Analyst

Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Operations Research Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to introduce quantitative and qualitative analysis to the decision-making processes by developing and ...

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Operations Research Analyst,

Elizabeth City, NC

$87K - $103K/yr

ASRC Federal is seeking an Operations Research Analyst for anticipated openings in 2025. This is a pipeline requisition to collect resumes in preparation of future hiring . We proudly support the US ...

Phihong USA Corp

Operations Research Analyst

Fremont, CA · On-site

$107K - $127K/yr

Operations Research Analyst Job Duties: Building the data for service operation: * Collect and organize information from a variety of sources, such as ERP, portal databases, sales histories, and ...

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How much do freelance operations research analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance operations research analyst in the United States is $102,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Operations Research Analyst vs Freelance Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Operations Research AnalystFreelance Data Analyst
CredentialsOften requires a degree in operations research, industrial engineering, or related fields; certifications like INFORMS are commonTypically holds a degree in statistics, mathematics, or data science; certifications like Microsoft Excel or Tableau are common
Work EnvironmentRemote or freelance projects for various industries, focusing on optimizing processes and decision-makingRemote or freelance roles analyzing data sets to generate reports and insights for clients
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by consulting firms, manufacturing, logistics, and government agenciesUsed across finance, marketing, healthcare, and tech sectors

While both roles involve data analysis, Freelance Operations Research Analysts focus on optimizing systems and decision processes, often requiring specialized knowledge in operations research. Freelance Data Analysts primarily interpret data to inform business decisions. The roles overlap in skills and work environment but differ in their core focus and industry applications.

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Operations Research Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis

Quantico, VA • On-site

$104K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
Group W provides wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in the fields of campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis we embrace the cycle of research paradigm, continually seeking to improve the multi-method application of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights to inform decisions on the Department's most challenging issues spanning CONOPs, acquisitions, force structures, tactics, and strategies. Group W is the developer and maintainer of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), the authoritative M&S tool accepted by the Joint Analytic Community for analysis of theater-level, multi-domain, joint warfare. Similarly, we developed and manage the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT) for OSW as an adaptable environment to support joint force combatants' wargaming requirements.
Group W has an immediate need for an Operations Research Analyst (STORM Developer/Analyst) to work onsite at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. location.
Responsibilities
The STORM Developer/Analyst will develop software using open-source tools to meet design requirements established by Department of Defense clients. The role requires close coordination with team members to shape system design, functionality, and analytical approaches. The Developer/Analyst will apply knowledge of modeling, simulation, and Operations Research techniques to support analyses, wargames, exercises, and experiments across a range of defense problem sets. This work will include both independent and collaborative assessments supporting capability trades, system trades, force structure analysis, and Service-specific studies.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or other technically-related areas of study.
  • 1+ year of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of software.
  • A broad understanding of various technologies related to the development of software or applications.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoW security clearance during the time of employment.
  • Able to work fully onsite.

Desired:
  • Master's degree in a technical discipline.
  • Active Secret clearance or higher.
  • 3+ years of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of software.
  • Experience in developing models with one of more of the following software tools, languages or other technology that provides comparable functionality: Python, C#, C++, Perl, MATLAB, R, MySQL, XML, bison, OpenMap, CBS, JSON, AFSIM, EADSIM, JFAST, Thunder, or JICM.
  • Experience with STORM (Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model).

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