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Booz Allen Hamilton

Operations Research Analyst

Hampton, VA · On-site

$61K - $141K/yr

Operations Research Analyst The Opportunity: As an operations research analyst, you're passionate ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST-SME

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$91K - $108K/yr

Job Title OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST-SME Location Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary) Category Information Technology Job Type Full-Time Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Bachelor ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time operations research in the United States is $93,804.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Operations Research vs Full Time Data Analyst?

AspectFull Time Operations ResearchFull Time Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in operations research, industrial engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or master's in statistics, data science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCorporate, government, or consulting firms focusing on optimization and decision modelsBusiness, finance, or tech companies analyzing data trends
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and government agenciesCommon in marketing, finance, healthcare, and tech sectors

Full Time Operations Research professionals focus on developing mathematical models to optimize processes, while Full Time Data Analysts interpret data to inform business decisions. Both roles require analytical skills but differ in their core focus and tools used.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Operations Research job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,804 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Research Scholar - Operations Research

Chicago, IL • On-site

United Airlines, Inc.
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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$101K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

United Airlines rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 343 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 26 rated airlines

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At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you're a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You'll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly.
The Analytics and Innovation (Ai) team at United Airlines works to innovate, transform, and solve complex business problems resulting in significant and measurable enterprise impact through the application of deep cross-functional business expertise and advanced analytics. We work with business and technology partners across the enterprise (e.g. Airport Operations, Contact Centers, Network Planning, Revenue Management, Digital Products, Human Resources, etc.) to influence strategic decisions, enterprise strategy, business process, and to help connect the dots across the enterprise. We aim to be an organization with whom and within everyone loves to work!
Operations Research experts within Ai partner with business areas to generate practical solutions to complex problems by leveraging big data, explore new business alternatives and drive improvement in business decisions through innovations, research & development, and product knowledge. The team integrates mathematical modeling and analysis to critical financial, operational and/or strategic planning decisions.
Interns are fully immersed in our culture and given meaningful project work. Interns leverage their skills to support value-added projects across many of United's departments.
Qualifications
  • Must be a current PhD student in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field with at least one semester left after the summer ends
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Knowledge of modeling toolkits such as CPLEX, OPL, Python, R, SAS, VBA, or similar
  • Ability to work in Unix/Linux platforms with languages including C/C++, Java, Python, or similar
  • Creativity and innovative thinking in developing solutions to complex business problems
  • Ability to document and present technical information from the business problem definition to the implementation stage in a way that effectively addresses varying levels of management and different audiences
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
  • Successful completion of the interview is required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Positions are based in Chicago, IL
Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
Posting dates: September 1, 2026 through September 15, 2026

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United Airlines is embarking on an exciting journey to become the best airline in aviation history. Our purpose, "Connecting People, Uniting the World," extends beyond transportation, emphasizing our commitment to uplift and create opportunities in the places we serve. With a global presence and diverse workforce, we value inclusivity and are dedicated to hiring tens of thousands of individuals across various roles. Our comprehensive benefits package, including perks like space available travel, parental leave, and 401k, aims to support your well-being and growth.

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Year founded

1926

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