Operations Research Analyst

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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.

Position Summary:

The Entry to MidLevel Operations Research Analyst applies operations research methods and mathematical modeling to support decisionmaking and policy development. The analyst collects and analyzes data develops decisionsupport tools and uses modern analytical techniques to generate insights. They collaborate with team members on studies that improve processes strengthen system performance and enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis

• Apply foundational knowledge of operations research mathematics and analytical techniques to support project objectives.
• Work with project leads to clarify analytical goals and develop task plans aligned with management priorities.
• Collaborate with team members to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses that inform decisionmaking.
• For midlevel analysts: Provide guidance to junior analysts helping structure tasks and ensuring analytical rigor.
• Contribute to studies that evaluate improve and validate decisionanalytic models simulations and methodologies.

Communication

• Document analysis using analytical models simulations visualizations or decisionsupport tools.
• Prepare clear concise briefings technical papers and summary reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Present analytical results insights and techniques to customers project teams and peers.

Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance analytical methods and share creative wellsupported solutions to complex problems.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute new ideas that strengthen project outcomes.

Technical Expertise

• Stay current on emerging analytical tools modeling techniques and domainrelevant technologies.
• Actively pursue professional development to deepen expertise in operations research related disciplines and domain knowledge.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite Langley Air Force Base Virginia
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required

• BA/BS degree in operations research mathematics industrial engineering or a related field
• Fundamental knowledge of applying scientific methods and analytical techniques to systems and software
• Experience with at least one analytical or statistical language/tool (e.g. Python R MATLAB SAS VBA Java AFSIM Gurobi and JMP)
• Basic experience (coursework internship or projectbased) developing or utilizing analytical models using Python R or C
• Ability to analyze and interpret problems and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to quickly learn customer missions systems and problem domains
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Desired:

• MS degree in operations research mathematics industrial engineering or a related field
• 36 years of experience applying scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems (e.g. professional work DoD programs and national security analytics)
• Familiarity with DoD systems weapon subsystem design or military operations
• Proficiency with multiple analytical tools (e.g. Python R MATLAB SAS VBA Java AFSIM Gurobi and JMP)
• Experience designing and developing analytical models using Python R and/or C
• Demonstrated initiative in learning and applying new analytic techniques
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

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.