Entry-Level Operations Research Analyst: Data-Driven Decisions

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Entry-Level Operations Research Analyst in Dayton, OH to apply operations research methods and data-driven insights to support decision-making and policy development. You will work with senior team members to develop analytic products, evaluate complex problems, and deliver insights.

Responsibilities include performing analyses, documenting results, and presenting findings to stakeholders, while staying current on analytic techniques and tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, data science, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated application of analytic, modeling, statistical, or scientific methods through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Experience with analytic or statistical tools, modeling environments, or programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, VBA, Java, AFSIM, Gurobi, or JMP.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn customer missions, systems, and operational environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational knowledge of operations research, mathematics, and analytic techniques to support project objectives.
• Work with project leads to clarify analytic goals and develop task plans aligned with management priorities.
• Collaborate with team members to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses that inform decision‑making.
• Contribute to studies that evaluate, improve, and validate decision‑analytic models, simulations, and methodologies.
• Document analysis using analytic models, simulations, visualizations, or decision‑support tools.
• Prepare clear, concise briefings, technical papers, and summary reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Present analytic results, insights, and techniques to customers, project teams, and peers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analytic methods and share creative, well‑supported solutions to complex problems.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute new ideas that strengthen project outcomes.
• Stay current on emerging analytic tools, modeling techniques, and domain‑relevant technologies.
• Actively pursue professional development to deepen expertise in operations research, related disciplines, and domain knowledge.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

SAS

VBA

Java

AFSIM

Gurobi

JMP

Education

BA/BS in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, data science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SAS

VBA

Java

AFSIM

Gurobi

JMP

Job description

KBR is seeking an Entry-Level Operations Research Analyst in Dayton, OH to apply operations research methods and data-driven insights to support decision-making and policy development. You will work with senior team members to develop analytic products, evaluate complex problems, and deliver insights.

Responsibilities include performing analyses, documenting results, and presenting findings to stakeholders, while staying current on analytic techniques and tools.