Data Scientist/Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$90 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Data Scientist/Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in DoD space and/or joint force programs
Proficiency using Python
Experience in Groovy
Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler in producing MBSE products

Responsibilities

Conduct studies and analysis in support of the United States Space Force
Coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and clarify management objectives
Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff