Data Scientist/Operations Research Analyst at Core One

Location: Sterling, Virginia
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description

Core One is seeking a Data Scientist/Operations Research Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will provide data science and operations research capabilities on-site for a combatant command Operation Assessment Division. This role involves designing, developing, and applying various data collection and decision analytics processes, identifying technical solutions for data and automation needs, and building digital solutions using programming applications like R, Python, and SQL.

Required Skills

Data Science
Operations Research
Decision Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Automated Applications
Data Visualizations
Information Displays
Decision Briefings
Analytic Papers
Data Stream Interfaces
Risk Analysis
Programming Applications
Digitalization
Real-Time/Near Real-Time Data Visualization
Analytic Tools

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master's Degree, preferably in a related technical field, such as operations research, data science, math, engineering, science, or computer science.
Required Previous Experiences: 5-12 years of combined professional DS/OR experience, with a minimum of 5 years of related DS/OR experience at a Combatant Command staff, Joint or Combined Command Headquarters, or Defense Department equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently or as the leader or member of a small team in conducting analysis in support of assessments with high visibility, unusual urgency or program criticality; requiring a variety of OR and DS techniques and tools.
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate, prepare correspondence, and make formal presentations at the 4-Star General Officer/Flag Officer level.
Knowledge of Joint Warfighting and Combatant Command functions.

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Visa sponsorship

About Core One

Core One

national security

Core One designs and delivers solutions to support the U.S. national security community in countering advanced and evolving threats. Its work includes intelligence analysis, operational support, training and logistics, and strategic services. Core One works with Government partners to design, build and scale technical solutions, and provides advisory to the U.S. national security and defense apparatus. Its programs span 117 locations worldwide, and it has created and implemented 5000+ exercises, redcells, and test environments.

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Core One supports the U.S. national security community. Core One partners with the Department of Defense to deliver capabilities that defend the United States.

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