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Title:

Sr. Industrial Engineer/ Operations Research Anayst

Job Posting Description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s 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 country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

+ Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.

Position Summary:

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Industrial Engineer / Operations Research Analyst to support a high-impact Modeling and Simulation (M&S) project focused on weapon system manufacturing and repair supply chains. This position plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and sustaining advanced models and analytical tools that enable data-driven decision-making across production planning, sustainment, capacity analysis, and contract evaluation throughout the program lifecycle. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams, supply chain professionals, program managers, and government stakeholders to help design, develop, verify, interpret, translate, and analyze actionable models, simulations, and synthesized decision-ready products (reports, briefings, etc.) based upon data collected through actual manufacturing and supply chain processes, timelines, and operational requirements. This position will be primarily executed from inside government on-site facilities at Eglin AFB or hybrid remote/on-site facilities in Orlando, FL.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, verify, interpret, translate, and analyze advanced modeling and simulation models to represent weapon system production, assembly, testing, sustainment, and repair operations at the component, subsystem, and system levels.

+ Build and maintain end-to-end digital models of the weapon system manufacturing and repair supply chain, incorporating suppliers, subcontractors, logistics nodes, and depot operations.

+ Conduct system performance analysis to evaluate production throughput, bottlenecks, facility utilization, material flow, and process efficiencies.

+ Analyze short-term and long-term production scalability, including facilitization, automation, labor requirements, and tooling capacity.

+ Evaluate and forecast impacts of supply chain disruptions, parts obsolescence (DMSMS), escape scenarios, and contractor performance issues on delivery schedules.

+ Perform scenario-based analysis (e.g., peak demand, reduced staffing, surge production, quality control flags) to guide strategic decision-making.

+ Develop simulation-based dashboards and visualization tools for real-time monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), predictive trends, and risks.

+ Support cost-benefit and trade space analyses related to supplier selection, production alternatives, second sourcing, and economic order quantities.

+ Generate technical documentation, user manuals, and model configuration materials to support sustainment, reuse, and continuous improvement.

+ Train and mentor government and contractor personnel in model use, interpretation of results, and adaptation to changing inputs or assumptions.

+ Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to ensure proper data integration, model automation, and alignment with enterprise digital environments.

+ Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and capability demos to align delivery with user priorities.

+ Contribute to acquisition decision-making processes, including cost estimation, proposal evaluation, and Government Furnished Data (GFD) development.

Work Environment:

+ Location: Onsite/hybrid

+ Travel Requirements: Minimal

+ Working Hours: Standard

Required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field plus 15 or more years of relevant experience -or-

+ Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field plus 12 or more years relevant experience -or-

+ Doctorate in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field plus 9 or more years relevant experience

+ 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, supply chain engineering, or operations research

+ Strong analytical skills with a background in discrete-event, agent-based, or system dynamics modeling, simulation, and analysis

+ Experience modeling complex systems, repair operations, or logistics networks

+ Ability to distill complex systems and processes into logical workflows and translate analysis results into actionable recommendations and insights

+ Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interface with program managers, engineers, and technical / non-technical government and industry stakeholders and partners

+ Current Secret security clearance is required

+ Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Desired

+ Proficiency in modeling and simulation platforms such as Arena Simulation, AnyLogic, ExtendSim, ProcessModel, etc.

+ Proficiency in data modeling at the enterprise level (such as with Architecture of Integrated Information Systems, or ARIS) to include the conceptual, logical, and physical data models

+ Proficiency in data modeling at the systems level (such as MBSE modeling involving Cameo or Enterprise Architect)

+ Proficiency in developing, testing, and programming algorithms and mathematical expressions in one or more programming languages (MATLAB, Python, R, C/C++/C#, etc.)

+ Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing programs

+ Familiarity with integrating digital engineering and digital transformation concepts, MBSE, or digital twin/thread ecosystems into DoD programs

+ Knowledge of pricing and cost estimation methods, including labor/material roll-up, work breakdown structure alignment, and contract negotiation support.

+ Understanding of Agile development, DevSecOps, or model integration into enterprise analytics platforms.

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.

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 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.