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$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A senior federal analyst role designing and executing complex military strategy analyses for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focused on warfighting assessments and recommendations to senior defense leadership. Suits candidates with advanced operations research and mathematical modeling expertise who can synthesize strategic analysis into actionable defense policy guidance.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year specialized experience at GS-14 equivalent in operations research and military analysis
- Mastery of advanced operations research, mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and military simulation
- Comprehensive understanding of Joint and Coalition theater operations and strategic decision processes
- Ability to design and execute complex, unprecedented warfighting analyses
- Bachelor's degree in operations research or 24+ semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or equivalent (minimum 3 hours in calculus)
Nice to have
- Graduate education in operations research or related field