Modeler II

KBR, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Modeler II to support the CAPE Joint Data Support Division. The role involves analyzing and developing military operations data, requiring an active Secret security clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Candidates should have at least four years of experience with DoD modeling software. KBR offers competitive benefits including 401K matching, medical, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret security clearance to be considered for the position.
• Experience in designing and executing analysis using DoD modeling software.
• Experience in modeling and quantitative analysis for DoD force sizing.
• Experience in analytical and computational methods.

Responsibilities

• Support combined and joint military operations studies.
• Employ and maintain selected models and simulations.
• Interpret, synthesize, and present results to senior decision-makers.

Skills

Active Secret security clearance

DoD modeling software expertise

Statistical analysis

Object-oriented programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

STORM

AFSIM

Python

Java

C++

C#

R

MATLAB

Simulink

SQL server

MYSQL

Oracle

MS Access

Job description

Title:

Modeler II

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.

Key Responsibilities

KBR seeks a Modeler to support the CAPE Joint Data Support (JDS) Division. CAPE JDS is a multi-source funded and OSD CAPE managed organization responsible for identifying, collecting, developing, analyzing, managing, and disseminating historical, current, and future years U.S. and Non-U.S. forces inventory, capabilities, and deployment data (including planning, programming, and acquisition data) supporting collaborative study teams guided by the Analysis Working Group (AWG). JDS develops standardized data products and analytic tools to support Joint analytic efforts focused on Senior Leader decision support. Additionally, JDS supports AWG led SCI/SAP/SAR studies and analyses.

The Modeler will support studies of combined and joint military operations conducted across the spectrum of war, from theater campaigns to operations other than war. Study objectives include course of action analysis, operational planning, time-phased force deployment data, feasibility assessments, identifying & managing areas of operational risk, determining force requirements, and developing tactics, techniques, & procedures for tactical & operational problems. Analysis is performed using widely accepted military combat models & simulations, all source intelligence. Support studies of combined and joint military operations conducted across the spectrum of war, from theater campaigns to operations other than war. Provide support to gaming activities. Interpret, synthesize, and present results & recommendations to senior military/civilian decision makers. Employ & maintain selected models and simulations (to include their data bases) specifically designed to analyze some aspect of military operations. Under Immediate supervision, formulates and defines analysis scope and objectives.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance to be considered for the position.
• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience designing and executing analysis using DoD modeling software with expertise in either Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) and/or Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)).
• Four (4) years of demonstrated modeling and quantitative analysis experience in support of DoD force sizing, shaping, and capability analysis.
• Four (4) years of experience leveraging analytical and computational methods (e.g., modern statistics, differential equations, linear algebra, predictive analysis).
• Four (4) years of experience employing object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#, R, MATLAB, Simulink) and database management systems (e.g., SQL server, MYSQL, Oracle, MS Access).

Desired:

• TS/SCI Clearance

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

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.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.