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Operations Research AnalystBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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.
Position Summary:
Research and analyze complex problems that involve discovering insights hidden, developing state of the art techniques, and creating high impact analytic solutions to help our clients make more informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute analytical experiments to help solve various problems and make a true impact across various domains and industries
- - Research state-of-the-art data methods and innovative statistical models
- - Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis
- - Develop code for predictive/prescriptive models with applied machine learning and other modeling techniques
- - Clearly document and present methodology, assumptions, and findings to stakeholders in the form of technical reports and briefings
Work Environment:
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Applied Math or related subject
- 10+ yrs Operation Research experience
- Extensive experience with Python and Data Science Libraries
- Operations Research Analysis Techniques
- Great communication and collaboration skills
- Strong research skills
Desired:
- PhD in Math, Analytics, or related field
- 10+ yrs experience solving analytical problems for the DoD
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.
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.
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.
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