Senior Operations Analyst, Defense Analytics — DARPA

Job overview

The Senior Operations Analyst, Defense Analytics — DARPA role is onsite in Arlington, Virginia. Pay is $100,000–$135,000 per year. The role supports advanced analytics in a defense research and development environment, including DARPA or similar portfolios. The analyst evaluates research transition pathways and portfolio-level schedule, cost, and risk trade-offs to inform leadership decisions. By analyzing acquisition and program lifecycle data and translating findings into recommendations, the role supports resource prioritization, operational transition, and process improvement.

What you'll do

• Analyze research and development transition pathways, partner requirements, program performance, and strategic factors
• assess portfolio schedule, cost, and risk trade-offs
• build models and scenarios and synthesize decision-focused products
• analyze acquisition and lifecycle data for delays and recurring issues
• develop process improvement recommendations
• coordinate with program managers, financial analysts, acquisition staff, and other analysts
• brief senior audiences and prepare analytic reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior operations analyst

defense analytics

darpa

full-time

$100,000–$135,000/year

arlington va

operations research

portfolio risk

r&d transition

cost and schedule analysis

process improvement

top secret clearance

quantitative modeling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical field; at least six years of operations research or equivalent analytical experience; and an active Top Secret clearance. Prior DARPA or similar joint/interagency R&D portfolio experience is preferred.

About the employer

Chimera Enterprises International is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.