Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Sr Operations Research /Systems Analyst
Analyze DoD test data using ops research, ML, and data science to support decision-making
Job Highlights
About the Role
KBR’s National Security Solutions team delivers high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. The Sr Operations Research / Systems Analyst will support the Test Resource Management Center’s Big Data and Knowledge Management team, influencing defense system design and space defense across the Department of Defense. • Support data‑driven decision analysis for DoD test and evaluation using machine learning, operations research, and advanced analytics. • Develop, operationalize, and demonstrate CHEETAS and other analytics tools; create notebooks, reports, and visualizations in Python, R, Jupyter, RShiny/Dash. • Provide analytic consulting, workflow optimization, and user training to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. • Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders, delivering data products, answering requirements, and gathering feature requests. • Maintain and run analysis tools on Windows, Linux, and containerized environments; troubleshoot in secure, offline networks. • Travel up to 50 % to support end users at DoD labs and ranges; remote work from home or a KBR office when not onsite.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machine learning
- ▸tool development
- ▸data visualization
- ▸analytic consulting
- ▸stakeholder liaison
- ▸system operations
What You Bring
Joining KBR means working on innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, mission IT, and cybersecurity within a collaborative environment that values teamwork and intellectual stimulation. The role directly impacts national security and contributes to award‑winning initiatives that revolutionize data analysis for the DoD. The position is remote‑first with up to 25‑50 % travel to DoD labs and test ranges across the United States. Standard working hours apply, and the analyst may be the sole on‑site support member when providing user assistance. • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and an advanced degree in a quantitative field with 12+ years of relevant experience. • Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Jupyter, interactive dashboards, time‑series and geospatial analytics, and reproducible research practices. • Effectively communicate insights orally and in writing, present to large groups, and document repeatable procedures. • Preferred: 12+ years DoD experience, military ORSA background, familiarity with JADC2, JSF, TENA, JMETC, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
Requirements
- ▸ts/sci
- ▸advanced degree
- ▸python
- ▸r
- ▸sql
- ▸dod experience
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $225,000, adjusted for location, clearance level, and experience. KBR emphasizes a People‑First culture, diversity, ESG commitments, and equal‑opportunity employment.
Work Environment
Onsite