Title:

Operations Research Analyst (Part Time)

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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.

Why Join Us?

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 a Part Time Operations Research Analyst to join our team supporting USSF HQ S1 & S9 Analytic efforts.

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 analysisDetermining the level of analytic rigor required for analysis based on the complexity of the mission area being assessed and the uncertainties of the supporting dataUnderstanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating resultsAbility to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectivesWork 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 field7+ years of experienceDesign of experiments experienceAbility to lead a team of highly skilled analystsStrong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze dataTechnical skill in operations research, modeling and simulation, computer science, big-data analytics, or similar disciplinesAbility to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences of varying backgroundsWillingness to learn new technical and management domainsThe ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environmentAbility to obtain SECRET clearance required

 Preferred Skills and Experience:

A Masters or Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field10+ years of experienceExperience in DoD space and joint force programsProgramming experience with Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, VBAExperience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical modelsExperience with Excel VBA

Compensation:

$45-55/hour (up to 20 hours/week)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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 team’s 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.