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Job Title: Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst
Company Name: KBR
Location: Reston, VA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 04/03/2026
Expire Date: 05/03/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst

Title:

Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst to join a multi-disciplinary team consisting of operational military and intelligence subject matter experts (SMEs), operations research analysts, modelers, and software engineers who conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of emerging concepts for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) using advanced MS&A techniques and tools. The selected candidate will:

  • Lead or support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion.
  • Develop and execute an experiment design approach, identify key metrics for simulation output, analyze results, generate insights and information, and present findings to senior DoD leaders.
  • Develop and/or refine an analytic pipeline; interact with third-party software developers to incorporate this analytic pipeline into the modeling & simulation (M&S) tool.
  • Conduct pre- and post-simulation analyses as needed.
  • Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytic dashboard prototypes for incorporation into the MS&A software suite.
  • Be prepared to instantiate platform and system models, model behaviors, and model hierarchies in the designated M&S environment as required.
  • Work independently with little direction or guidance except in the most complex of situations.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Masters Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
  • High level of proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook
  • Basic proficiency in a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS

Desired:

  • PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 15 years of relevant experience
  • Deep knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
  • High level of proficiency a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS
  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent certification

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If youre 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.

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.

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 of teams 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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