Operations Research and Data Science Manager
About The Position
KBR is seeking an Operations Research and Data Science Manager to join its National Security Solutions team in San Antonio, Texas. The role oversees and approves task planning and execution across several large projects supporting intelligence and national security customers. The manager helps customers clarify analysis needs and decision options, leads fact-based studies, and presents data-informed findings to senior leaders. The position also involves refining operational requirements for Department of the Air Force domain-awareness visualization and data-fusion technologies, overseeing project timelines and resources, using software modeling and test tools to validate performance, and mentoring and collaborating with team members. The position is on-site during normal business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of overall experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in data-centric or analytical program/project management.
- Minimum Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS, SCI, and SAP clearances.
- Experience designing and supervising the development of complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.
- Proven record of managing and delivering complex projects, including projects for senior decision makers.
- Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, including with senior DoD leadership.
- Previous experience in the defense sector or on DoD projects.
- Ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in data-centric or analytical program/project management.
- Interest in and experience with the latest system modeling and engineering techniques and languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers in understanding analysis needs and clarifying decision options.
- Lead teams conducting fact-based studies to provide data-informed solutions.
- Present study findings to senior leaders.
- Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging Department of the Air Force domain-awareness visualization and data-fusion technologies.
- Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to meet project timelines and technology objectives.
- Recommend and leverage software modeling and test tools to validate performance.
- Mentor junior and senior team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
- Oversee and approve task planning and execution on several large projects.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
