Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist

Location and Work Details

Location: Peterson AFB, CO (on site)

Job Type: Full time

Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Overview

Trinzic is launching as an independent company planned through a spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Team members supporting the Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic once separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to join the team at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role focuses on building and applying mathematical and statistical models to address problems across multiple domains, with space-domain familiarity preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements, align analytical efforts to meet those needs, and communicate results effectively
• Develop and implement mathematical and statistical models to solve problems across multiple domains
• Coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve problems and to clarify management objectives
• Apply modern data science techniques, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning, to datasets
• Optimize tasks using computer automation
• Work as part of a contractor team alongside a broader group of government and contract staff

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Education: Master of Science degree in operations research, data science, or a related technical field
• Experience: 7+ years of experience
• Proficiency with Python
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
• Experience in DoW space and joint force programs
• Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms
• Experience with NumPy, scikit-learn, keras, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Pandas, SymPy, SPSS, PSPP, SymPy, SAS, JMP
• Experience with web-application system design and deployment using Plotly Dash, containerization, and databases

Compensation

Colorado only salary range: Approximately $140,000 - $150,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, with consideration for internal parity.

Other Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation for certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits that may include:

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

Career advancement is supported through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants 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 any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.