Junior Military Operations Analyst - Defense Analytics

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an early-career Jr. Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. You will apply operations research, intelligence analysis, or science and technology analysis to defense topics, supporting senior decision-makers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven analysis, and timely delivered assessments. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of related experience are required, with TS/SCI clearance preferred and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience presenting analytic findings.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills; able to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of products.
• Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, data-driven support and strategy-informed analysis of defense topics.
• Participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects.
• Support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Analytic presentation

MS Office proficiency

Onsite work capability

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an early-career Jr. Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. You will apply operations research, intelligence analysis, or science and technology analysis to defense topics, supporting senior decision-makers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven analysis, and timely delivered assessments. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of related experience are required, with TS/SCI clearance preferred and MS Office proficiency.