Junior Operations Research Analyst

Herndon Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group seeks a Junior Operations Research Analyst to support a federal client by conducting research, data analysis, and the development of analytic products that inform operational decision‑making. You will work with open‑source and commercial data to identify patterns, relationships, and insights across complex problem sets.

You will apply geospatial and quantitative techniques, develop visualizations and briefings, and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant practical experience, education, or a combination of both.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while researching multifaceted problem sets.
• Ability to work independently in research, data fusion, and analysis of multidisciplinary datasets.
• Experience with advanced interdisciplinary research concepts.
• Proficiency in large-data manipulation, collection, synthesis, and visualization for complex deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze diverse information sources to develop timely products that support operational planning and client decision‑making.
• Apply quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial analytical techniques to identify patterns, relationships, and emerging trends.
• Integrate publicly available, commercial, client‑provided data into clear assessments and recommendations.
• Support the development of visualizations, maps, briefings, and reports to communicate analytic findings.
• Assist in evaluating network relationships and operational indicators through structured research and data fusion.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to refine requirements and enhance data‑driven insights.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data fusion

Large-data manipulation

Visualization

Written communication

Interdisciplinary research

Job description

General Description

The Junior Operations Research Analyst supports a federal client by conducting research, data analysis, and the development of analytic products that inform operational decision‑making. This position works with open‑source, publicly available, commercially available, spatial, and temporal data to identify patterns, relationships, and relevant insights across complex problem sets.

General Description

The Junior Operations Research Analyst supports a federal client by conducting research, data analysis, and the development of analytic products that inform operational decision‑making. This position works with open‑source, publicly available, commercially available, spatial, and temporal data to identify patterns, relationships, and relevant insights across complex problem sets.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Conduct research and analyze diverse information sources to develop timely products that support operational planning, mission execution, and client decision‑making.
• Apply quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial analytical techniques to identify patterns, relationships, emerging trends, and information gaps across complex datasets.
• Integrate publicly available, commercial, client‑provided, and multidisciplinary information into clear, defensible assessments and recommendations.
• Support the development of visualizations, maps, briefings, reports, and other deliverables that communicate analytic findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Assist in evaluating network relationships, activities, and operational indicators through structured research, data fusion, and analytical methodologies.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to refine requirements, improve data‑driven insights, and enhance the effectiveness of mission‑support products.
• Develop tailored analytical solutions and research approaches that address client priorities, project objectives, and emerging operational needs.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and clients by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirement

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of relevant practical experience, comparable education, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while researching multifaceted problem sets in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to work independently in research, data fusion, and analysis of multidisciplinary datasets.
• Experience with advanced interdisciplinary research concepts.
• Proficiency in large‑data manipulation, including collection, synthesis, and visualization of content for complex deliverables in multiple formats.
• Strong critical‑thinking, analytical, and technical skills with the ability to communicate findings through written products, graphics, briefings, or other client‑directed formats.
• Proficiency in geospatial analysis, including advanced analytic functions and creation of publishable cartographic products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer science experience with emphasis on statistical analysis, automation, and data mining
• Experience with cyber analytics
• Experience in conducting all‑source analysis within criminal analysis and or intelligence analysis

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours. The position may require access to client facilities, systems, data, or information
• Travel: A low amount of travel away from office may be required.