Principal Operations Research Analyst​/Modeler

Title:

Principal Operations Research Analyst/Modeler

K ’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.

• Innovative Projects: K ’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 Joint and multi‑domain operations.

• Lead or support the conduct of mission‑level analytical studies for operational‑ and senior‑level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion.
• Design experiments, define metrics, and analyze simulation outputs to produce actionable insights.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑simulation analyses as needed.
• Collaborate directly with military operations subject matter experts, planners, and distributed teams to develop and refine trustworthy, scalable models, behaviors, and scenarios.
• Develop reusable model components and behaviors and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Produce high‑impact deliverables (briefings, visualizations, reports) for senior DoW stakeholders.
• Work independently in a forward environment while coordinating with a reach‑back team in the NCR.
• Work Environment:
  
  Location:
  
  On‑site in Hawaii, supporting a mission‑critical USPACOM environment Travel Requirements:
  Minimal 0‑20%, supporting strong work‑life balance
  
  Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Bachelor’s 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, Jupyter Lab and/or Jupyter Notebook
• High level of proficiency in at least one mission‑level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM, SAFE‑SiM, or NGTS
• Demonstrated technical leadership or study lead experience
• Competent understanding of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) diagrams and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high‑performance team environment
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert‑driven, multidisciplinary teams

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience
• Expert level of proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, Jupyter Lab and/or Jupyter Notebook
• Expert level of proficiency in at least one mission‑level combat modeling & simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, SAFE‑SiM, or NGTS
• High level of proficiency in developing and employing MBSE diagrams and techniques

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:
Compensation for Hawaii is $158,000-$178,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: K  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.

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• Belong, Connect and Grow at K
• Zero Harm culture

K  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…