Data Scientist

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 161.000 - 222.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

KBR is seeking a Data Scientist to support the Intelligence Community GED and related offices. You will design, develop, test, and deliver data products, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, and data analytics to support critical missions.

The role emphasizes production-ready models, strong analytics, and clear data storytelling for DoD/IC users, in a mission-focused environment.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Degree in data science, CS, statistics, math, or engineering.
• At least 10 years in data science or related roles.
• Expert-level Python or R proficiency.
• Strong ML framework experience (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Stats, experimental design, and advanced analytics knowledge.
• SQL proficiency with large-scale datasets.
• Experience deploying production models and solid dev practices.
• Excellent data storytelling and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct R&D toward tasking, collection, processing, and data dissemination.
• Collect large data volumes using analytical and programmable skills.
• Analyze data sets to identify patterns and business implications.
• Apply methods, algorithms and systems to extract insights.
• Use math and coding to manage big data and insights.
• Assess others’ R&D proposals for feasibility toward goals.
• Resolve non-routine problems with advanced analytics methods.
• Developing custom searches and data queries.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Data Science background

Excellent communication

Storytelling with data

Strong analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, CS, Stats, Math, or Engineering

Herramientas

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Title: Data Scientist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Who You Are:

KBR is looking for a motivated Data Scientist to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions, transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users.

In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts scientific Research and Development towards the tasking, collection, processing, and dissemination of data.

• Collects substantial amounts of data using analytical, statistical, and programmable skills.

• Analyze data sets to discover actionable patterns and trends for business use.

• Uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract insights from structured and unstructured data.

• Applies mathematical, problem-solving, and coding skills to manage big data, extracting valuable insights.

• Assess other’s R&D proposals for feasibility and progress towards mission goals.

• Solve difficult, non-routine problems by applying advanced analytical methodologies and improving analytic methodologies.

• Developing custom searches.

• Communicating and coordinating with internal and external partners as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science or related roles.

• Expert-level proficiency in Python or R.

• Strong experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and advanced analytics.

• Proficiency in SQL and working with large-scale datasets.

• Experience building and deploying production-ready models.

• Strong software engineering practices (version control, testing, modular coding).

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with data.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of MLOps tools and practices (CI/CD, model monitoring, containerization).

• Experience with deep learning, NLP, recommender systems, or time-series forecasting.

Basic Compensation:

$161,200 –221,600 annum (This range is for the VA area only)

The rate offered will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, contract affordability and consideration of internal parity.

Additional 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

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’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.