Space Systems Translator & Strategy 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

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.