Data Scientist

KBR; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Data Scientist for its National Security Solutions team in the United States. On-site in Virginia, you will design and optimize analytic solutions using ECL/HPCC, Python, R, SQL, and distributed computing to process large datasets.

You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data models and predictive analytics. The role requires TS/SCI with a Polygraph, 10+ years of experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in analytics and data science.
• Experience with ECL within HPCC Systems is required.
• Demonstrated experience with data modeling and large-scale analytics.
• Experience using Python, R, Pig, Java, C or SQL for parallel processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain analytic solutions for large datasets.
• Develop methodologies to support analytic requirements in clustered computing.
• Create data models for enterprise analytics.
• Use Python, R, Pig, Java, C, and SQL for parallel processing and analysis.
• Design scalable ingestion, transformation, and enrichment workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers and mission stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Validate data quality and analytical outputs.

Skills

Python

R

Pig

Java

C

SQL

Data modeling

large-scale data analytics

distributed computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

ECL

HPCC Systems

Job description

Title: Data Scientist 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain analytic solutions using ECL and HPCC Systems to process and analyze large-scale datasets.
• Develop, validate, and apply methodologies that support complex analytic requirements within clustered computing environments.
• Create and maintain data models that support enterprise and mission-focused analytics.
• Use programming languages such as Python, R, Pig, Java, C, and SQL to perform large-scale parallel processing and data analysis.
• Design and optimize scalable data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment workflows across distributed computing platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions.
• Validate data quality, analytical methods, and outputs to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Work Environment

Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard

Standard Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Minimum of 10 years experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience using ECL within the HPCC Systems environment.
• Demonstrated experience with data modeling and large-scale data analytics.
• Experience using Python, R, Pig, Java, C, or SQL to perform large-scale parallel processing of data.
• Experience developing, validating, and applying methodologies to support analytic requirements in clustered computing environments.
• Experience working with distributed computing, high-volume datasets, and scalable data processing architectures.

Desired

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

Basic Compensation

$177,200 to $216,500 This range is for the VA area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in 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.
• sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

• 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.