Manpower and Systems Analyst

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly collaborative and analytical Manpower and Systems Analyst to synthesize complex astrodynamics, engineering studies, and strategic force-design information for the U.S. Space Force. The analyst will serve as a translator between technical analysis and operational decision-making, identifying gaps in the fielded force and turning complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders. The position involves gathering and synthesizing studies and projects across the space enterprise, identifying differences between current and programmed capabilities, and coordinating with diverse military, mission-partner, and international staffs. The analyst will communicate findings through concise briefing slides, decision memoranda, and recommendations. The role is onsite, with minimal travel and a standard 40-hour work week. KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic upon completion of the separation without needing to reapply.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or a related technical field.
6–10 years of experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Exceptional emotional intelligence, maturity, and active listening skills.
Proven ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments, build consensus, and collaborate across joint, coalition, and commercial partner staffs.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate specialized military analysis, modeling, or simulation systems, or build relationships with technical staff to translate analysis.
Proven experience digesting large volumes of scientific or military studies and distilling them into BLUF recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand astrodynamics data and quickly produce concise executive summaries for senior leaders.
Ability to build genuine working relationships with action officers on other staffs to obtain data.
Comfort working with ambiguity and identifying the operational significance of unstructured reports.
Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms.
Experience with Python.

Responsibilities

Consume, digest, and synthesize large volumes of analysis, technical studies, and integration projects.
Identify critical gaps between the fielded force and the programmed force across USSF mission areas, including SDA, PNT, MW/MT, SATCOM, C2, BM, OW, EW/ES, Cyber, Satellite Control, and MTI.
Engage and collaborate with diverse staffs and obtain documentation from HQ CFC, SWAC/SSDP, SSIO, HQ USSF S9, mission partners, and international allies.
Translate complex technical, astrodynamics, and modeling data into concise briefing slides, decision memoranda, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Distill scientific and military studies into bottom-line-up-front recommendations.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Flexible spending account.
Disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional training and development.
Potential bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments, subject to internal policy or contractual designation.