Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist
About The Position
KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to join its team at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role develops and implements mathematical and statistical models to solve problems across multiple domains. Familiarity with the space domain is preferred. The position is on site and involves minimal travel, with standard working hours of 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will work on a contractor team alongside government and contract staff, applying quantitative analysis and modern data science techniques to customer problems. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to the future independent company, Trinzic, when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or a related technical field.
- At least 7 years of experience.
- Proficiency with Python.
- Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models.
- High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to integrate and analyze data.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the space domain.
- Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field.
- Experience in DoW space and joint force programs.
- Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms.
- Experience with NumPy, scikit-learn, keras, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Pandas, SymPy, SPSS, PSPP, SAS, or JMP.
- Experience with web-application system design and deployment using Plotly Dash, containerization, and databases.
Responsibilities
- Understand customer requirements, adjust analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and communicate results effectively.
- Develop and implement mathematical and statistical models to solve problems across multiple domains.
- Coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve problems and clarify management objectives.
- Apply modern data science techniques, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning, to datasets.
- Identify ways to optimize tasks using computer automation.
- Work as part of a contractor team alongside government and contract staff.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off may be included among the offered lifestyle benefits.
- Flexible work schedule may be included among the offered lifestyle benefits.
- Professional training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
