Data Scientist

KBR, Inc; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 177,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist for its National Security Solutions team. The role involves designing analytic solutions using ECL/HPCC, building data models, and applying advanced data analytics to support national security missions. On-site work with minimal travel, requiring active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

The candidate will work with Python, R, Pig, Java, C, and SQL across distributed computing platforms to deliver scalable analytics and validated results for critical programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph is required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in relevant fields.
• At least 3 years of experience using ECL within the HPCC Systems environment.
• Demonstrated experience with data modeling and large-scale data analytics.
• Experience with Python, R, Pig, Java, C, or SQL for large-scale data processing.
• Experience developing and validating analytic methodologies in clustered computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain analytic solutions using ECL and HPCC Systems to process and analyze large-scale datasets.
• Develop, validate, and apply methodologies for analytic requirements in clustered computing environments.
• Create and maintain data models supporting enterprise and mission analytics.
• Use Python, R, Pig, Java, C, and SQL for large-scale parallel processing and data analysis.
• Design and optimize scalable data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment workflows across distributed platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate analytic requirements into technical solutions.
• Validate data quality, analytical methods, and outputs for accuracy and reliability.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

10+ years experience

ECL HPCC

Data modeling

Python

R

Pig

Java

C

SQL

Distributed computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HPCC Systems

ECL

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:

Required:

• 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. 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

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.