Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst
Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst
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Sr. Principal Operations Research AnalystBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us
Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
KBR is seeking a Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst to join a multi-disciplinary team consisting of operational military and intelligence subject matter experts (SMEs) operations research analysts modelers and software engineers who conduct modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) of emerging concepts for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) using advanced MS&A techniques and tools. The selected candidate will:
Lead or support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision makers technology developers and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development force structure design resource allocation and targeted technology insertion.
Develop and execute an experiment design approach identify key metrics for simulation output analyze results generate insights and information and present findings to senior DoD leaders.
Develop and/or refine an analytic pipeline; interact with third-party software developers to incorporate this analytic pipeline into the M&S tool.
Conduct pre- and post-simulation analyses as needed.
Provide technical direction to junior analysts to execute tasks on schedule and to exercise quality control over study deliverables.
Develop platform and system models model behaviors and model hierarchies in the designated modeling & simulation (M&S) environment as required.
Work independently with little direction or guidance except in the most complex of situations.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Masters Degree in Operations Research Applied Mathematics Data Science or related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
High level of proficiency in R MATLAB Python JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook
Basic proficiency in a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS
Desired:
PhD in Operations Research Applied Mathematics Data Science or related STEM discipline with 15 years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
High level of proficiency a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent certification
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Basic Compensation:
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
