Operations Research Analyst - Associate

Trinzic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst – Associate to join the team driving analytical excellence in support of government and commercial missions. You will analyze data, build PowerBI dashboards, and develop research objectives while prioritizing projects for impact and timely delivery.

The role requires a Master’s in analytics, 7 years of analysis experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Analysis related field
• 7 years of analysis experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience manipulating data from Excel spreadsheets
• Ability and motivation to self-teach analysis skills aligned with analysis best practices
• Expected to deliver in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability combine and analyze disparate data for presentation to senior level decision makers

Responsibilities

• Cleans, aggregates, and analyzes data in Envision Environment
• Builds dashboards in PowerBI
• Develops and implements new research objectives, establish project priorities, defines methods to approach and execute the study
• Provides scientific conclusions and interpretations
• Analyzes actual and predicted, interacting, and operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision‑making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques
• Participates in planning, scheduling, and coordinating selected analytical process phases
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques; utilizes mathematics, statistical methods, simulations, operational mathematics techniques
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines
• Guides the successful completion of analysis
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and creativity
• Work is performed without appreciable direction
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives

Skills

Secret clearance

Excel data manipulation

self-teach analysis skills

fast-paced environment

senior level presentation

Education

Master’s degree in Analysis related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

SQL

Job description

Operations Research Analyst - Associate

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

• Cleans, aggregates, and analyzes data in Envision Environment
• Builds dashboards in PowerBI
• Develops and implements new research objectives, establish project priorities, defines methods to approach and execute the study.
• Provides scientific conclusions and interpretations.
• Analyzes actual and predicted, interacting, and operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision‑making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.

• Participates in planning, scheduling, and coordinating selected analytical process phases or assists in working any selection of subcomponents of the process or system under analysis.
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques; utilizes mathematics, statistical methods, simulations, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.) and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines
• Guides the successful completion of analysis
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Analysis related field
• 7 years of analysis experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience manipulating data from Excel spreadsheets
• Ability and motivation to self-teach analysis skills aligned with analysis best practices
• Expected to deliver in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability combine and analyze disparate data for presentation to senior level decision makers

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Cyberspace Warfare, Military Communications and Data Management
• Experience with the USSF, USSPACECOM
• Expertise in satellite communications and satellite constellations
• Experience researching, identifying, and making recommendations on resources and emergent technologies that may improve the execution of future year requirements
• Experience developing display metrics generated from automated data sources
• Experience with a cloud computing system such as ADVANA, ENVISION or PALANTIR
• Experience with model-based systems engineering programs SysML, CAMEO, MagicDraw
• Experience programming with Python, MATLAB, C++ and SQL

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $107-140k

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.

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’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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