Operations Research Analyst
About The Position
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. 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. KBR is seeking an 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in operations research, systems engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience
- Design of experiments experience
- Ability to lead a team of highly skilled analysts on projects with notable risk and complexity. Develops and implements new processes/procedures as needed. Provides direction/guidance as required.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s in Operations Research or a theoretical science field
- 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
Responsibilities
- Application of Technical expertise contributing to 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
