Data Scientist - Mission-Critical Analytics

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Data Science background

Excellent communication

Storytelling with data

Strong analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

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.