Senior Operations Research Analyst

Senior Operations Research Analyst

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.

KBR is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to join our team at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of the development and implementation of mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership responsibility with oversight of projects which use: applied mathematics, operations research, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and decision analysis
• Determining the level of analytic rigor required for analysis based on the complexity of the mission area being assessed and the uncertainties of the supporting data
• Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
• Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
• Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in operations research, systems engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience
• Design of experiments experience
• Ability to lead a team of highly skilled analysts
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• Technical skill in operations research, modeling and simulation, computer science, big-data analytics, or similar disciplines
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences of varying backgrounds
• Willingness to learn new technical and management domains
• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• TS/SCI clearance required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A Masters or Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
• 10+ years of experience
• Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
• Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, VBA
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
• Experience with Excel VBA

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal less than 10% if necessary
• Working Hours: Standard

Compensation: $150-170k

Other 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.

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.

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 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.