Principal Data Scientist - Scale Insights, TS/SCI Eligible

KBR; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Reston, Virginia seeks a senior data scientist to transform complex data into actionable insights, leveraging Python and modern analytics tools. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, development of dashboards and analytic apps, and the delivery of data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will manage data collection and automation, work with structured and unstructured data, and communicate results clearly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying data science, statistical analysis, or quantitative methods to solve complex operational, technical, or business problems.
• Proficiency with Python and commonly used scientific and data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn, Plotly, or comparable tools).
• Experience developing analytical applications, dashboards, visualizations, or decision-support tools, including web-based solutions deployed in modern computing environments.
• Experience developing, managing, and automating data collection, integration, transformation, and analysis workflows.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Experience analyzing data generated through modeling and simulation environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and analytical results to diverse audiences, including senior decision-makers.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams consisting of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP eligibility

Responsibilities

• Leverage collaboration and data extraction skills to derive insights from highly complex data sets.
• Translate analytical results into actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, or web-based decision-support tools to support operations and planning.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to automate data workflows and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Scikit-learn

Plotly

Job description

KBR in Reston, Virginia seeks a senior data scientist to transform complex data into actionable insights, leveraging Python and modern analytics tools. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, development of dashboards and analytic apps, and the delivery of data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will manage data collection and automation, work with structured and unstructured data, and communicate results clearly.