Principal Operations Research AnalystModeler

Title:

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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 Joint and multi-domain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Operations Research Analyst/Modeler with a strong background in combat modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) to join a dynamic forward-based team in this role you will collaborate with a high-performing multidisciplinary team of planners analysts and technical experts leveraging advanced MS&A tools and techniques to shape and inform Concept Exploration Course of Action Analysis and Operational Planning efforts for U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) the Department of War (DoW) and other key stakeholders. This team operates in close coordination with a parent organization located in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate shall:

• Lead or support the conduct of mission-level analytical studies for operational- and senior-level military decision makers technology developers and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development force structure design resource allocation and targeted technology insertion.
• Design experiments define metrics and analyze simulation outputs to produce actionable insights.
• Conduct pre- and post-simulation analyses as needed.
• Collaborate directly 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 high-impact deliverables (briefings visualizations reports) for senior DoW stakeholders.
• Work independently in a forward environment while coordinating with a reach-back team in the NCR.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site in Hawaii supporting a mission-critical USPACOM environment
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% supporting strong work-life balance
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Operations Research Applied Mathematics Data Science or related STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
• High level of proficiency in R MATLAB Python JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook
• High level of proficiency in at least one mission-level combat modeling & 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small high-performance team environment
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert-driven multidisciplinary teams

Desired:

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

Compensation for Hawaii is $158000-$178000.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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 youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of national defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets 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

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver 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.