Senior Space Doman Awareness (SDA) Analyst
About The Position
KBR Corporation is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Analyst to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Space Domain Awareness division in Colorado Springs, CO. Key Responsibilities: Conduct on-site Space Domain Awareness (SDA) analytical support. Perform analysis that informs ongoing studies and force design efforts. Utilize Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to support analytical efforts. Collaborate directly with government sponsors and a diverse contractor team. Execute rapid, quick-turn analytical tasks in support of mission needs. Develop minimally viable prototypes to support analytical findings and concepts. Analyze and evaluate SDA systems-of-systems, including their design and operation. Bring a deep understanding of SDA architectures, capabilities, and operational concepts. Identify novel opportunities and innovative approaches related to SDA. Communicate analytical findings and insights to senior leadership and decision makers. Support efforts that inform senior leaders and acquisition agencies on current and future mission needs.
Requirements
- An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/CI Polygraph, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
- Advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or other technical field with demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on large data-sets.
- Understanding of space-domain awareness or space operations, with an interest in the underlying operation of SDA systems.
- Experience with modeling and simulation.
- Analysis language skills: Python, MATLAB, R.
- Master of Science degree in related Engineering field and over 5 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Desired 10+ years experience with Department of War or commercial SDA systems.
- Extensive experience with statistics and statistical modeling (including use of analysis languages previously mentioned.)
- Extensive software development experience including DevSecOps tooling; prior experience developing and deploying software on TS/SCI systems.
- Experience with and deep understanding of statistical estimation and astrodynamics / orbit determination.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site Space Domain Awareness (SDA) analytical support.
- Perform analysis that informs ongoing studies and force design efforts.
- Utilize Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to support analytical efforts.
- Collaborate directly with government sponsors and a diverse contractor team.
- Execute rapid, quick-turn analytical tasks in support of mission needs.
- Develop minimally viable prototypes to support analytical findings and concepts.
- Analyze and evaluate SDA systems-of-systems, including their design and operation.
- Bring a deep understanding of SDA architectures, capabilities, and operational concepts.
- Identify novel opportunities and innovative approaches related to SDA.
- Communicate analytical findings and insights to senior leadership and decision makers.
- Support efforts that inform senior leaders and acquisition agencies on current and future mission needs.
Benefits
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
