Junior Operations Research Analyst

The SMX GOST Cell is looking for a Junior Operations Research Analyst to join our team in providing cutting edge analytics in support of the Global Combatant Commands. Specifically, this role entails advanced unclassified data research and analysis in support of DASD Counter-Narcotics (CN) and Counter-Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Support the identification, gathering, analysis, and evaluation of open-source and commercially available data, products, and services
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to integrate and evaluate data, solve problems, and effectively communicate results to senior leaders and decision makers
• Study, evaluate, and report on all-source data, to include spatial and temporal data
• Utilize available industry data, including market data available for purchase, independent reports, and other data provided by the requested agency, to identify threat networks and nodes
• Fuse multidiscipline sources to provide accurate and timely network and geospatial analysis
• Analyze commercially and publicly available and data to deliver actionable information products
• Create customized and dynamic data solutions based on specified requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment in researching multi-faceted problem sets in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in performing research, data fusion, and analysis of multi-discipline datasets
• Experience with advanced interdisciplinary research concepts
• Proficiency in big-data manipulation, including the collection, synthesis, and visualization of content intended for complex deliverables in a variety of formats
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, creative innovation, technical knowledge, and tradecraft standards to deliver analytic findings in textual form, graphic annotation, or other formats as directed by the end-users
• Proficiency in geospatial analysis, including advanced analytic functions and the creation of publishable cartographic material
• Four years of practical experience, comparable education, or a combination thereof

Desired 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

Application Deadline:  July 21, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:$79,700—$132,800 USD

 

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SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.