Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist

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Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist

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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.

Job Title: Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to join our team at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. Successful candidates should have experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results

Developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains

Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives

Ability to apply modern Data Science techniques (such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning) to datasets

Understand how to optimize tasks using computer automation

Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance: An active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Education: Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or related technical field

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 analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data

Desired Qualifications

A 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, SymPy, SAS, JMP

Experience with web-application system design and deployment using Plotly Dash, containerization, and databases

Work Environment

Location: On site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation

For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $150,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation

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 Benefits

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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