Operations Research Analyst

About the role

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. We are seeking an Operations Research Analyst I to provide analytical support to United States Air Force (USAF) organizations. In this role, the analyst will evaluate actual and anticipated operational activities to develop quantitative, data-driven insights that support decision-making across military operations, planning efforts, programs, exercises, and strategic initiatives. The analyst will apply established operations research methodologies, scientific principles, and quantitative techniques to assess complex operational challenges and support mission effectiveness. The Operations Research Analyst I will participate in analytical studies, modeling and simulation activities, operational assessments, and training support efforts. Working under general supervision, the analyst will contribute technical expertise in data analysis, mathematical modeling, statistical evaluation, and decision support methodologies while supporting larger analytical teams and program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operations Analysis Support: Analyze actual and forecasted operational activities, processes, and systems to develop quantitative assessments that support informed decision-making and mission planning.
• Analytical Study Participation: Assist in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and executing selected phases of analytical studies, operational assessments, training, and evaluation activities.
• Modeling and Simulation: Support the development, execution, and refinement of analytical models, simulations, and gaming tools used to evaluate military capabilities, operational concepts, and resource allocation decisions.
• Quantitative Analysis: Apply mathematical, statistical, engineering, economic, and operations research techniques, including probability theory, linear programming, optimization methods, decision analysis, and game theory to evaluate complex problems.
• Data Collection and Assessment: Gather, organize, validate, and analyze operational and programmatic data to identify trends, measure performance, and support analytical conclusions.
• Decision Support Development: Produce analytical reports, presentations, briefings, and recommendations that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, risks, and alternative courses of action to USAF leadership and stakeholders.
• Technical Problem Solving: Assist in developing solutions to moderately complex operational