Manpower and Systems Analyst

KBR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Discretionary incentives

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Mastermind analyst who can bridge astrodynamics, engineering studies, and strategic force design. You will synthesize analyses from across the Space enterprise and translate gaps into actionable recommendations for senior USSF leaders.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, trust across staffs, and influencing decisions that shape national space defense. On-site work in Colorado Springs and collaboration with diverse partners are expected.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or related technical field.
• 6-10 years’ experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and maturity and active listening skills. Proven ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments, build consensus, and work collaboratively across joint, coalition, and commercial partner staffs.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate specialized military analysis, modeling, or simulation systems, or the ability to build relationships with technical staff to translate analysis
• Proven experience digesting massive volumes of scientific/military studies and distilling them into “Bottom Line Up Front” (BLUF) recommendations.

Responsibilities

• You will be the central hub for translating raw analytical data into operational reality.
• Gap Analysis & Synthesis: Consume, digest, and synthesize massive volumes of analysis, technical studies, and integration projects. Identify critical gaps between the fielded force (what we have now) and the programmed force (what is planned) across key USSF mission areas: SDA, PNT, MW/MT, SATCOM, C2, BM, OW, EW/ES, Cyber, Satellite Control, and MTI.
• Cross-Staff Integration: Proactively engage, collaborate with, and obtain documentation from diverse staffs, including HQ CFC, SWAC/SSDP, SSIO, HQ USSF S9, mission partners, and international allies.
• Executive Communication: Translate highly complex technical, astrodynamics, and modeling data into clear, concise briefing slides, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

MS Office

Emotional intelligence

Analytical synthesis

Communication

Python

Education

Master of Science in operations research / data science / related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title:

Manpower and Systems Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Job Title:

Manpower and Systems Analyst

Job Summary

KBR is looking for a master of synthesis who can bridge the gap between complex astrodynamics, engineering studies, and strategic force design. Seeking a highly collaborative, analytical, and emotionally intelligent future design & integration analyst. In this role, you will serve as a critical translator: gathering complex analysis and studies from across the space enterprise, identifying operational gaps within the fielded force, and packaging them into highly digestible, actionable recommendations for senior USSF leaders.

This role is not just about crunching data, but about building relationships, earning trust across diverse staffs, and influencing the future of the Space Force.

Key responsibilities and mission areas

• You will be the central hub for translating raw analytical data into operational reality.
• Gap Analysis & Synthesis: Consume, digest, and synthesize massive volumes of analysis, technical studies, and integration projects. Identify critical gaps between the fielded force (what we have now) and the programmed force (what is planned) across key USSF mission areas: SDA, PNT, MW/MT, SATCOM, C2, BM, OW, EW/ES, Cyber, Satellite Control, and MTI.
• Cross-Staff Integration: Proactively engage, collaborate with, and obtain documentation from diverse staffs, including HQ CFC, SWAC/SSDP, SSIO, HQ USSF S9, mission partners, and international allies.
• Executive Communication: Translate highly complex technical, astrodynamics, and modeling data into clear, concise briefing slides, decision memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or related technical field
• 6-10 years’ experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and maturity and active listening skills. Proven ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments, build consensus, and work collaboratively across joint, coalition, and commercial partner staffs.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate specialized military analysis, modeling, or simulation systems, or the ability to build relationships with technical staff to translate analysis
• Proven experience digesting massive volumes of scientific/military studies and distilling them into “Bottom Line Up Front” (BLUF) recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

• The “Translator” Mindset: You can sit in a room with PhD astrodynamicists, understand their data, and immediately pivot to write a 1-page executive summary for a 3-Star General.
• Bureaucratic Diplomacy: You understand that getting the right data often requires building genuine relationships with action officers on other staffs, not just sending formal tasks.
• Comfort with Ambiguity: You thrive when given a mountain of unstructured reports and are trusted to find the “so what” that impacts the joint warfighter.
• Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms
• Experience with Python

Work Environment

• Location: On site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $170,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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 of 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.