KBR Careers · 11 hours ago
Senior Operations Research Analyst
KBR is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. The Senior Operations Research Analyst will apply operations research and mathematical modeling to support decision-making and policy formulation, while leading a team in optimizing defense systems and enhancing operations.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Applies knowledge of operations research, mathematics, and analytical techniques to assigned work
Seeks clarification of management objectives as necessary and develops project plans to meet those objectives
Works with team members to perform analyses
Leads and directs other analyst in the performance of a variety of tasks in support of assigned projects
Leads and mentors analysts and assigns special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes
Prioritizes projects and assigns tasks to analysts in support of projects
Assists with studies to evaluate, inform, and improve decision-analytic models
Document problem analysis using analytical models, simulations, or other decision-support systems
Prepares briefings, papers, and summaries necessary to achieve organizational goals and objectives
Deliver presentations to customers and peers on ideas, techniques, and results
Seek and share creative solutions to problems
Stays abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering or related field
10+ years of experience applying scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems
Fundamental knowledge to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems and software
Experience with R, Python, Excel VBA, MATLAB, SAS and JAVA or JMP
Experience developing and utilizing analytical models via languages such as Python, R and C++
Ability to analyze and interpret problems and to recommend effective solutions
Quickly learn and understand major functions of clients supported and problem domains of interest
Shows initiative by learning and (where able) applying new technologies
DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Knowledge in DoD systems, weapon subsystems design, or military operations is preferred
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.