Data Scientist/Systems Engineer

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Data Scientist/Systems Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to join our team and conduct studies and analysis in support of the United States Space Force at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Secret clearance (with the ability to obtain TS/SCI) is required.

Qualified candidates will serve on an analysis team made up of operations research analysts, data scientists, software developers, and operational military subject matter experts. Qualifications should include the ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and clarify management objectives. The analyst will work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff.

Requirements:

BA/BS degree in systems engineering, operations research, mathematics, data science, or related field.

-3-6 years experience

- Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI

-High motivation to provide decision-quality information and recommendations to senior leaders

-Ability to communicate effectively across multi-functional teams

-Strong quantitative and analytic abilities and critical thinking to integrate and analyze data

-Ability to administer Atlassian Confluence and JIRA applications, including organizing and maintain customer, scalable workspaces for a growing organization

-Ability to customize scripts and queries using SQL/JQL

-Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts, including the systems modeling language (SysML), and MBSE tools

Desired Skills

-Experience in DoD space and/or joint force programs

-Proficiency using Python

-Experience in Groovy

-Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler in producing MBSE products

Work Environment:

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO

• Travel Requirements: Minimum: up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

• Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week.

Basic Compensation:

$90-110k

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:

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.

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.

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.

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