Operations Research Analyst — Logistics & Defense Analytics

KBR Careers

Beavercreek (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
FSA
Disability
PTO
Flexible schedule
Training & development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to apply modeling and analytical methods to support defense logistics, munitions, and resupply strategy. The role emphasizes campaign-level analysis and collaboration to improve processes and system performance.

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related field, have experience with Python, R, or MATLAB, and be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance. Onsite work is split between the Dayton, OH facility and Wright‑Patterson AFB.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with at least one analytical language/tool (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, VBA, Java, SimPy, Simio, Gurobi, and JMP).
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Apply foundational knowledge of operations research, mathematics, and analytical techniques to support project objectives.
  • Work with project leads to clarify analytical 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.

Skills

Python
R
MATLAB
Gurobi

Education

BA/BS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field
MS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field

Tools

SimPy
Simio
JMP
SAS

Job description

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to apply modeling and analytical methods to support defense logistics, munitions, and resupply strategy. The role emphasizes campaign-level analysis and collaboration to improve processes and system performance.

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related field, have experience with Python, R, or MATLAB, and be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance. Onsite work is split between the Dayton, OH facility and Wright‑Patterson AFB.

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