Hiring: Operations Researcher (Mission-Enabling Analysis) - Entry Level (Maryland) Company: National Security Agency Location: Fort Meade, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 18:03:22 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Sentry About the job Required Skills: •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 •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- and 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, statistics and more. However, the essential ingredient to the solution of a problem is often not mathematical knowledge per se, but the keen analytic ability that an analyst possesses through training and talent. Qualifications: •The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field. Degree(s) must include at least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mathematics courses. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. •Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Compensation: •$87,362 - $123,388 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!