Principal Operations Research Analyst

KBR•Honolulu, HI

26d•$158,000 - $178,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Principal Operations Research Analyst with a strong background in combat modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) to join a dynamic, forward-based team in Hawaii. The role supports concept exploration, course of action analysis, and operational planning for U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), the Department of War (DoW), and other stakeholders. The team works closely with a parent organization in the National Capital Region (NCR). The analyst will conduct and lead mission-level analytical studies for operational- and senior-level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals. The work informs CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing simulation results, collaborating with military operations subject matter experts and planners, and producing briefings, visualizations, reports, and technical documentation. This position is on-site in Hawaii in a mission-critical USPACOM environment, with minimal travel of 0–20% and standard working hours. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off, expected in January 2027, will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design and analysis techniques.
High proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab, and/or Jupyter Notebook.
High proficiency in at least one mission-level combat modeling and simulation framework, such as AFSIM, SAFE-SiM, or NGTS.
Demonstrated technical leadership or study lead experience.
Competent understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) diagrams and techniques.
Ability to work effectively in a small, high-performance team environment.
Strong collaborative skills and experience working in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience.
Expert proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab, and/or Jupyter Notebook.
Expert proficiency in at least one mission-level combat modeling and simulation framework, such as AFSIM, SAFE-SiM, or NGTS.
High proficiency in developing and employing MBSE diagrams and techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead or support mission-level analytical studies for operational- and senior-level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals.
Inform CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion through analytical studies.
Design experiments, define metrics, and analyze simulation outputs to produce actionable insights.
Conduct pre- and post-simulation analyses as needed.
Collaborate with military operations subject matter experts, planners, and distributed teams to develop and refine trustworthy, scalable models, behaviors, and scenarios.
Develop reusable model components and behaviors and maintain clear technical documentation.
Produce briefings, visualizations, and reports for senior DoW stakeholders.
Work independently in a forward environment while coordinating with a reach-back team in the NCR.