Junior Data Engineer: Mission Data & Analytics

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KBR seeks a Junior Data Engineer to support a government customer in Reston, Virginia. The role focuses on data workflows, data quality, and analysis across large, diverse datasets to enable mission operations.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, up to 5 years of data-related experience, and experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, data science, CS, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or related field.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Support collection, processing, validation, and maintenance of large datasets used in space and counterspace mission activities.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and processes to collect, transform, integrate, and manage data from multiple sources.
• Analyze RF, signals, collection, and other technical data to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insights.
• Assist in integrating disparate datasets and establishing data quality standards, governance practices, and data management procedures.
• Testing and validation of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other data products that support operational analysis and decision-making.
• Support collection management activities by tracking requirements, monitoring tasking, and aligning data efforts with mission priorities.
• Maintain databases, data repositories, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with program requirements.
• Provide technical support for mission planning, operational reporting, and readiness assessment activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and mission partners to support data-driven initiatives and operational objectives.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Data Science / CS / Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

KBR seeks a Junior Data Engineer to support a government customer in Reston, Virginia. The role focuses on data workflows, data quality, and analysis across large, diverse datasets to enable mission operations.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, up to 5 years of data-related experience, and experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required.