--- title: Operations Research Analyst, Junior at AMERICAN SYSTEMS description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Operations Research Analyst, Junior role in Arlington, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/operations-research-analyst-junior-at-american-systems-01a0f6ea-239d-7d23-b416-3ab5f6b57cdb date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Operations Research Analyst, Junior in Arlington, VA. Pays $115K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/i2fk60.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Arlington, VA | | **Salary** | $80K/yr - $115K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $126,000 – $166,000 a year (median $152,000). ## Description ## Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a **100% employee-owned federal government contractor**, is seeking a **junior Operations Research Analyst** to support **mission-critical** modeling, simulation, and analysis of platforms, sensors, and weapons in OSD-approved scenarios, with a strong focus on **Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T)**. In this role, you’ll apply your background in **operations research, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or data analysis** to help evaluate system performance and mission effectiveness. You’ll collaborate with experienced analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and government customers while developing practical expertise in **modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, mission analysis, and technical communication**. ## Responsibilities As an **Operations Research Analyst** with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to: - **Support mission-critical defense analyses** involving platforms, sensors, weapons, and tactical scenarios, with a focus on Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T). - **Build and refine models and simulations** that represent real-world systems, operational environments, and mission-level scenarios. - **Use analytical tools such as MATLAB, Python, and statistical methods** to evaluate system trades, assess mission effectiveness, and identify meaningful insights. - **Develop performance metrics** that help government customers and senior leaders understand system capabilities, limitations, and mission utility. - **Support test and evaluation activities** by helping with test planning, data collection, data reduction, analysis, and interpretation of results. - **Apply statistical techniques** such as confidence intervals, parametric and non-parametric analysis, and data decomposition to support defensible conclusions. - **Analyze environmental data** and assess how environmental conditions may affect platforms, sensors, and mission outcomes. - **Support concept of operations development** by using quantitative analysis to evaluate mission needs and operational approaches. - **Collaborate with government customers, engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts** to define requirements, document assumptions, and develop meaningful analytical questions. - **Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights** for both technical and non-technical audiences. - **Prepare analytical reports, presentations, and briefings** that communicate methodologies, findings, assumptions, and recommendations. - **Contribute to team-based modeling and simulation efforts** focused on system trade studies and mission utility. - **Develop your expertise in advanced analytical methods**, including machine learning, pattern recognition, and optimization techniques. - **Participate in customer meetings, technical working groups, and training opportunities**, including occasional travel within the continental United States. - **Grow your skills alongside experienced operations research professionals** while supporting important national security missions. ## Qualifications - **Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility** (current SSBI or equivalent background investigation a must) - **Bachelor’s degree** in Operations Research or a related field that includes at least **24 semester hours of coursework** in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, computer science, engineering, political science, intelligence, international relations, or national security studies. - **0-5 years of relevant experience** in operations research, systems analysis, data analysis, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, or a related field. *Relevant academic, internship, military, or research experience may be considered.* - Familiarity with **statistical analysis, data collection, data reduction, test planning, and test and evaluation processes**. - Experience with one or more **analytical or programming tools**, such as **MATLAB, Python, SAS JMP, Perl, or similar applications**. - Ability to support **modeling and simulation**, analyze system performance, develop or apply performance metrics, and translate results into meaningful operational insights. - Strong **written, verbal, and presentation skills**, with the ability to **explain technical information clearly** to government customers and senior stakeholders. - Ability to work both **independently and collaboratively** with analysts, engineers, subject matter experts, and government customers. - Ability to travel occasionally within the **continental United States** for working group meetings, training, and other program-related activities ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - Probability - Quantitative Analysis - Perl - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (Isr) - Reconnaissance - Surveillance - Data Reduction - Presentations - Performance Measurement - Analytical Skills - Pattern Recognition - Python - SCI Clearance - Statistical Analysis - Test and Evaluation - Pleadings - Sensor Systems - Statistics - MATLAB - Presentation Skills - Computer Vision - Mathematics - Confidence Intervals - Simulations - Test Planning - Data Collection - Top Secret Security Clearance - Computer Science - Systems Analysis - National Security - Modeling and Simulation - SAS JMP - Data Analysis - Machine Learning - Demonstration Skills - Trade Studies ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Strategy & Consulting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/strategy-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Operations Research Analyst jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/strategy-and-consulting/operations-research-analyst?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99849 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99849 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)