How to hire a junior operations analyst

How to hire a junior operations analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior operations analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a junior operations analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior operations analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The junior operations analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a junior operations analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a junior operations analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of junior operations analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Junior Operations Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Operations Analyst	Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.	$16-36
   Statistician	A statistician is a professional who gathers data and uses mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret data and draw conclusions. Statisticians are required to develop survey questionnaires or reporting forms so that they can collect the data they needed... Show more	$28-57
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Environment
   • Test Results
   • Derivative
   • Application Development
   • SharePoint
   • Reconciliations
   • Operational Support
   • Test Cases
   • Test Scripts
   • SQL Server
   • Bloomberg
   • Securities
   • Financial Statements
   • PowerPoint

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all logistics and supply chain operations that facilitate sales delivery with minimal disruption to distribution, following all compliance standards.
   • Involve in Salesforce application setup activities and customize the apps to match the functional needs of the organization.
   • Utilize Salesforce for obtaining information about the upcoming campaigns.
   • Manage all logistics and supply chain operations that facilitate sales delivery with minimal disruption to distribution, following all compliance standards.
   • Examine applications to determine Medicaid eligibility or ineligibility.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior operations analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A junior operations analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, junior operations analysts' average salary in arkansas is 53% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior operations analysts 53% less than senior-level junior operations analysts.
   • Certifications. A junior operations analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a junior operations analyst's salary.

   Average junior operations analyst salary

   $51,571yearly

   $24.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior operations analyst salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average junior operations analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$78,058	$38
   2	Maryland	$71,060	$34
   3	New York	$69,930	$34
   4	Massachusetts	$69,725	$34
   5	New Jersey	$65,881	$32
   6	Connecticut	$63,616	$31
   7	Virginia	$62,973	$30
   8	Colorado	$56,663	$27
   9	North Carolina	$52,090	$25
   10	Oklahoma	$50,913	$24
   11	Alabama	$48,160	$23
   12	Utah	$47,711	$23
   13	Wisconsin	$41,856	$20
   14	Georgia	$40,470	$19
   15	Tennessee	$38,285	$18
   16	Florida	$38,058	$18

   Average junior operations analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Credit Suisse	$83,707	$40.24
   2	Miami Children's Museum	$72,905	$35.05	4
   3	Nicklaus Children's Hospital	$71,487	$34.37	4
   4	Universal Technical Institute	$71,218	$34.24	3
   5	IPT Associates	$68,200	$32.79
   6	Proofpoint	$66,605	$32.02	12
   7	Purdue Pharma L.P.	$61,062	$29.36
   8	Deloitte	$60,029	$28.86	528
   9	Iss | Institutional Shareholder Services	$59,519	$28.61	2
   10	Federal Data Systems	$59,343	$28.53
   11	The Clorox Company	$55,020	$26.45	1
   12	Proper Cloth	$54,188	$26.05
   13	Nicklaus Children's Health System	$54,150	$26.03
   14	Hatch	$53,899	$25.91	2
   15	Information International Associates	$49,357	$23.73
   16	Long View Nursing Home	$49,331	$23.72
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$48,819	$23.47	3

4. Writing a junior operations analyst job description

   A good junior operations analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a junior operations analyst job description:

   Junior operations analyst job description example

   ASRC Federal NetCentric is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and product support services for Army C5ISR mission-critical systems.
   We are seeking a Junior Operations Analyst to support Project Manager, Positioning Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Services by providing administrative, business management, programmatic, contracting, information technology (IT), program management, engineering, logistics, test and evaluation (T E), training, operations, security, technology protection, foreign military sales, and acquisition and strategic planning services.
   
   Roles/Responsibilities:
   
   Responsible for performing the following:
   
   Prepare for meetings, as required, by printing and providing read ahead slides, ensuring conference room readiness, and displaying slides. Coordinate events attended by PM PNT. Review and maintain meeting agendas, coordinate meeting dates with PM PNT Leadership, send meeting invitations, and coordinate arrangements meetings. Process, track, and disseminate all Commanders' Critical Information Requirement (CCIR) notifications received IAW the Program Executive Office (PEO) Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (IEW S). Assist the Government in the preparation and maintenance of PM PNT planning, process, standard operating procedures, and policy documents. Develop and maintain a record of all necessary training as required by PM PNT, PEO IEW S, ASA(ALT) and the Army to perform Operations functions within PM PNT.
   
   Requirements
   
   A bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 1 years' experience or 3 years' experience in Operations.
   Ability to manage, track the staffing and coordination, and report on all task actions, event schedules, and reports within PM. Current Top Secret Clearance.
   
   **COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Statement
   
   The COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
   
   EEO Statement
   
   ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find junior operations analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any junior operations analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level junior operations analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your junior operations analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit junior operations analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit junior operations analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with junior operations analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new junior operations analyst

   Once you've selected the best junior operations analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new junior operations analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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