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Operations Researcher (Mission-Enabling Analysis) - Entry Level (Maryland)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Security Agency/Central Security Service
- Department: Department of Defense
- Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
- Salary: $87362 – $123388/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
- Number of Openings: few
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-08
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-21
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Job Summary
NSA is actively seeking Operations Research analysts to join a vibrant community of mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, and other intelligence professionals to collaborate in both long & short-term work to enable decision making and solve mission-critical problems.
To solve the problems generated by NSA's mission, Operations Research analysts draw from a wide body of mathematical knowledge, including data analysis, decision analysis, mathematical modeling, probability, & more.
Key Responsibilities
In support of the National Security Agency mission, Operations Research analysts leverage analytic tools and techniques to facilitate data analysis, advanced analytic tool development, process improvement, and decision analysis. Further, Operations Research analysts support the mission by analyzing, developing, and applying mathematical/statistical or computational methods and lines of reasoning as problem-solving approaches in various studies and analyses.
Operations Researchers at the Agency typically work multiple projects at any given time. In addition to supporting projects as a member of small project teams, they may lead small teams. They also assist leadership in defining new customer questions and determining the technical approaches. Analysts have the unique opportunity to hone expertise on a wide range of mathematical techniques as well as learn customer relationship development and project management basics.
As an Operations Research analyst, you will plan, develop, implement, document, and maintain methods, models, and strategies. Operations Research analyst responsibilities include: - Evaluating and developing models (using mathematical techniques) - Demonstrating knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of Operations Research in areas such as data analysis, optimization, modeling, simulation, network analysis and decision analysis
Contact
intelcareers@nsa.gov · 1-844-424-4737
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $87362 – $123388/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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