Lead Operations Research Analyst – Telework Eligible

U.S. Marine Corps; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, seeks a Branch Head in the Division of Analytics and Performance Optimization to lead analytical initiatives and drive performance improvements.

Applicants must meet OPM qualifications: degree in operations research or substantial math/stats coursework, including calculus hours. Telework is eligible; a Secret clearance is required. Salary range posted: $143,913 – $187,093 per year. Applications close 2026-10-23.

Qualifications

• Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics.
• At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Branch Head in the Division of Analytics and Performance Optimization Office of the Assistant Commandant.

Education

Operations research degree or related coursework

Calculus coursework

Job description

The U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, seeks a Branch Head in the Division of Analytics and Performance Optimization to lead analytical initiatives and drive performance improvements.

Applicants must meet OPM qualifications: degree in operations research or substantial math/stats coursework, including calculus hours. Telework is eligible; a Secret clearance is required. Salary range posted: $143,913 – $187,093 per year. Applications close 2026-10-23.