Senior Data Scientist, Intelligence & National Security

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Data Scientist to provide SETA support, evaluate and improve analytics, and validate models for national security missions. The role requires 6+ years in data science with Python/R proficiency and active TS/SCI clearance.

The position involves collaborating with government personnel, developers, and analysts in a classified environment to advance analytic modernization and ensure model integrity, security, and performance across mission systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 6+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, algorithm evaluation, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience evaluating, validating, testing, or improving statistical models, machine learning algorithms, or analytic methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar data science programming languages and experience using associated analytical libraries and frameworks.
• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) access and Current Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and provide recommendations for improving existing statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytic workflows supporting Space and Counterspace missions.
• Evaluate algorithm performance, accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness against mission requirements and customer objectives.
• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple intelligence and operational sources to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for analytic enhancement.
• Conduct validation and verification activities to ensure analytic models and algorithms produce reliable and reproducible results.
• Assess data quality, source integrity, and data management practices that impact algorithm performance and analytic outcomes.
• Develop technical assessments, recommendations, and briefing materials to support government decision-making and capability improvements.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, and data science teams to prioritize improvements and implement approved changes.

Skills

Python

R

Data science

Security clearance

TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/DS/Stats/Math/Eng/OR)

Master's degree (DS/CS/Stats/Math/Eng/Intelligence)

Job description

KBR is seeking a Data Scientist to provide SETA support, evaluate and improve analytics, and validate models for national security missions. The role requires 6+ years in data science with Python/R proficiency and active TS/SCI clearance.

The position involves collaborating with government personnel, developers, and analysts in a classified environment to advance analytic modernization and ensure model integrity, security, and performance across mission systems.