Predictive Research Analyst

Title: Predictive Research Analyst KBR is seeking a Predictive Research Analyst for mission-level combat modeling to join our team at Wright Paterson AFB, Dayton Ohio an active Top Secret clearance is required. Qualified candidates should be adept at effectively organizing and executing analytic studies within a team of analysts containing skills spanning a range of disciplines. Experience and familiarity with the space domain and mission-level models/tools like System Effectiveness Analysis Simulation (SEAS) or Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) is desired. Responsibilities: Utilizing studies and analyses, specifically a strong background in mission-level modeling and simulation, the analyst will make recommendations regarding the military utility, feasibility, joint warfighter impacts of the concepts and capabilities under study Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives The Analyst will work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff Required Skills and Experience: Master's degree in operations research or a theoretical science field An active Top Secret with SCI security clearance 10+ years of directly applicable experience Experience conducting modeling & simulation analyses Willingness to learn and employ campaign-level and/or defense enterprise-level models High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment Ability to work well as part of a team Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data Preferred Skills and Experience: PhD in operations research or a theoretical science field Experience with more highly aggregated, campaign-level and/or defense enterprise-level analysis tools Experience in DoD space and joint force programs Experience with AFSIM, SEAS, STORM or other related models Experience with Java, MATLAB, R, SAS, JMP, and/or Python Experience with data transformations and data visualization Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and MySQL or other relational databases Experience with BI Tools Experience with Excel VBA Work Environment: Location: On-site Travel Requirements: N/A Working Hours: Standard first shift 40 hours a week 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 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct ph