Big Data Operations Analyst

$160,000 - $190,000/Yr

KBR - Oxnard, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Oxnard, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Big Data Operations Analyst position at KBR is a critical role within the Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) unit, which provides technical solutions in systems engineering, AI, C6ISR, and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The successful candidate will join the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) Big Data (BD) and Knowledge Management (KM) Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation & Test Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) Team. This role involves working on prototype BD and KM systems for DoD testing ranges and various acquisition programs. As an Operations Analyst, you will provide on-site and remote analytic support and solutions at DoD testing ranges and labs for various acquisition programs, events, and experiments. In this position, you will be expected to integrate and run various software and tools to make insightful recommendations based on data-driven analysis of DoD datasets. You will interface with end users and stakeholders to gather and document requirements, use cases, and analytical needs. Additionally, you will design and implement enhancements to tools and reports or provide feature requests to development teams, presenting analysis results to stakeholders and VIPs. Successful candidates will utilize BD and KM tools developed by TRMC, government and industry partners, and commercial off-the-shelf tools, becoming proficient in their use, operation, and minor troubleshooting. As a key member of the CHEETAS Team, you will ensure stakeholders have the analytical tools, data products, and reports they need to make informed decisions. You will assist non-analyst stakeholders with the analysis of DoD datasets, demonstrating the potential insights gained from your analysis of DoD Test and Evaluation (T&E) data. This role requires effective communication at both programmatic and technical levels, as well as the ability to adapt internally-developed tools and reports to meet emerging needs. You will gather use cases, requirements, and gaps from stakeholders to provide information as feature requests or bug reports to the CHEETAS development team. The position may require travel of 25% to 50% to support end users at various DoD ranges and labs across the US and Hawaii, with the flexibility to work remotely or from a nearby KBR office when not on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote analytic support and solutions at DoD testing ranges and labs.
• Integrate and run various software and tools for data-driven analysis of DoD datasets.
• Interface with end users and stakeholders to gather and document requirements, use cases, and analytical needs.
• Design and implement enhancements to tools and reports or provide feature requests to development teams.
• Present analysis results to stakeholders and VIPs.
• Utilize BD and KM tools developed by TRMC, government and industry partners, and commercial off-the-shelf tools.
• Ensure stakeholders have the analytical tools, data products, and reports they need.
• Assist non-analyst stakeholders with the analysis of DoD datasets.
• Effectively communicate at both programmatic and technical levels.
• Run and operate CHEETAS and other tools, demonstrating these tools to stakeholders and VIPs.
• Gather use cases, requirements, gaps, and needs from stakeholders for larger development items.
• Perform impromptu hands-on training sessions with end users and troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

• US Citizens only.
• Active or current Secret Clearance required - Top Secret Clearance preferred.
• Degree in computer science, engineering, math, statistics, or information technology.
• 10+ years of experience within DoD preferred; 5-10 years considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Previous experience working with end users, gathering requirements, and refining/operating data analysis tools or products.
• Experience with analytics involving DoD specific data types.
• Experience using analytic languages, including Python or R, to process, analyze, and visualize data.
• Experience using analytic software tools, such as JupyterLab, Grafana, or Tableau.
• Experience generating and presenting reports, visualizations, and findings to customers.
• Experience using analysis methods, including time series, geospatial, and regression.
• Experience working with Windows, Linux, and containers, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networked software.
• Experience using databases and SQL.
• Ability to make insightful recommendations based on data-driven analysis and customer interactions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with customers and teammates.
• Ability to speak and present findings in front of large groups.
• Ability to document and repeat procedures.
• Ability to train novice end users on the use of tools.
• Self-motivated to design, develop, enhance, reengineer, or integrate software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as an ORSA.
• 10+ years of experience working in government/defense labs and within their computing restrictions.
• Knowledge of military force structure and/or tactical messaging.
• Experience working with major DoD experimentation events, such as Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) events.
• Experience working with major DoD acquisition programs, such as Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
• Knowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC), and distributed testing and training.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance