Senior Operations Research Analyst/Modeler

Title:

Senior Operations Research Analyst/Modeler

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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 Senior Operations Research Analyst/Modeler with AFSIM or similar experience 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:

• 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 platform and system models, model behaviors, and model hierarchies in the designated modeling & simulation (M&S) environment.

• Execute an experiment design approach, identify key metrics for simulation output, analyze results, generate insights and information, and present findings to senior DoD leaders.

• 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.

• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques

• Proficient in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS

 

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent certification

• At least 4 year of demonstrated experience in a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS

• Highly proficient in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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 you’re 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. Let's 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 w