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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 ...

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Operations Research Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$111K/yr

To qualify for an Operations Research Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in operations research. OR at least ...

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Operations Research Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$131K/yr

To qualify for an Operations Research Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in operations research; OR at least ...

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Operations Research Analyst

Seattle, WA · On-site

$112K - $132K/yr

Locally-Owned Job Summary Operation Research Analyst is needed to perform the following duties: • Analyze operational and business performance data using SQL, Python, Excel, and statistical ...

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

As of Jun 16, 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

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Whitehall, OH • On-site

$111K/yr

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Posted 7 days ago

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See below for important information regarding this job.
Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
Whitehall, OH - $111,065 - $ 144,386
Richmond, VA - $111,183 - $ 144,540
Fort Belvoir, VA -$121,785 - $158,322Qualifications:To qualify for an Operations Research Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in operations research. OR at least 24
semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical
logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or
statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
NOTE: Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in
departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science,
Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The following are illustrative of acceptable
courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queueing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or
survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry;
industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management;
mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research
techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized
fields; or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which college-level mathematics or statistics is a
prerequisite.
B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular
competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To
qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12
level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must
meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-
competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing
date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Serves as a senior analyst and team member for study groups in the general area of mathematical modeling, economic analysis, statistics, simulation, optimization, and probability theory.
  • Selects, adapts, and applies a variety of mathematical, statistical, and econometric methods to analyze and resolve complex management and operational problems.
  • Uses advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of operations research and related sciences and disciplines.
  • Performs analytical assessments of DLA resources that affect operating costs and program efficiency which include inventory investment strategy, business policy, manpower planning and cost estimating.
  • Presents analysis results and recommendations to management and stakeholders to support the decision-making process.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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