KBR Careers · 16 hours ago
Data Science SME
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKBR is a leader in high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. The Data Scientist SME will provide senior technical leadership in the development and operational transition of advanced data fusion and analytics solutions, significantly impacting national security efforts.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide senior technical leadership in the design, development, evaluation, and operational transition of advanced data fusion, analytics, and automated workflow solutions
Lead the maturation of AI/ML capabilities through prototyping, proof‑of‑concept demonstrations, scaling activities, experimentation, testing, and operational deployment
Oversee technical efforts supporting analytic model development, data pipeline creation, data quality assessment, and algorithm performance evaluation
Manage technology transition initiatives, including identifying integration paths, assessing system impacts, and coordinating with operational stakeholders
Guide research and development activities focused on advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, and multi‑source data exploitation
Support acquisition planning by defining technical requirements, evaluating vendor capabilities, and contributing to concept development for new data‑driven systems
Maintain awareness of emerging analytic technologies and assess their applicability to mission challenges across the Ground Enterprise Division
Prepare technical artifacts such as data models, analytic specifications, evaluation reports, and transition readiness assessments
Coordinate with cross‑directorate engineering, mission operations, and software development teams to ensure analytic tools align with enterprise architecture goals
Qualification
Required
15–20+ years of experience in data science, AI/ML development, advanced analytics, or related technical roles supporting national security space or Intelligence Community missions
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML or advanced analytics development and transition efforts, including prototyping, testing, and operational deployment
Proven experience supporting technology maturation, system integration, or acquisition activities for complex analytic or software systems
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
Preferred
Master's or doctoral degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related STEM discipline
Experience with IC or DoD data architectures, large‑scale analytic platforms, or cloud‑based AI/ML development environments
Background managing or supporting R&D programs focused on automation, predictive analytics, or mission data exploitation
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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