Operations Research Analyst (Senior)

Trinzic; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (Senior) to lead advanced analytics efforts within its Mission Technology Solutions ecosystem. The role focuses on knowledge management, objective-driven research, and decision-support analyses for complex defense and space programs.

The ideal candidate delivers scientific conclusions, coordinates analytical phases, and guides teams to craft quantitative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an analysis-related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience manipulating data from Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to self-teach analysis skills and apply best practices.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment experience.
• Ability to combine and analyze disparate data for senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Directs Knowledge Management and Business Process to improve execution.
• Develops and implements research objectives; defines methods to execute the study.
• Provides scientific conclusions and interpretations.
• Analyzes actual and predicted activities of a military/governmental/business system to support decision-making.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates analytical phases; assists in subcomponent selection.
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques using linear programming, game theory, and probability.
• Applies technical expertise and guides successful completion of analysis.
• Leads analytical teams and contributes as a team member.
• Develops technical solutions requiring ingenuity and creativity.

Skills

Knowledge management

Analytical methods

Statistical analysis

Decision support

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analysis related field

Tools

ADVANA

ENVISION

PALANTIR

Excel

Job description

Title:

Operations Research Analyst (Senior)

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.

• Effectively directs and applied Knowledge Management Process and Business Process to improve organization execution
• 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 t

  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
• Has extensive experience both leading analytical teams and as a contributor in an analysis team.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Analysis related field with 10+ years of analysis experience
• One command as an O-6 in the United States Military or equivalent level of experience
• Active TS/SCI 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 with a cloud computing system such as ADVANA, ENVISION or PALANTIR
• Experience with modeling, simulation and wargaming for joint campaign scenario development and analysis
• Familiarity with AFSIM and STK

Location:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Travel: Minimal

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Basic Compensation: $150- 190k

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

Additional 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 KBRAt 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.