Data Scientist - Wright Patterson AFB, United States - KBR

Description

Title:

KBR is seeking a Data Scientist to develop a series of courses in advanced data analysis using the R programming language and other Statistical Analysis tools for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). AFIT is the Air Force's graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education. AFIT is committed to providing defense-focused graduate and professional continuing education and research to sustain the technological supremacy of America's air and space forces. AFIT/LS is the School of Systems & Logistics. Through their mission to develop and deliver acquisition and logistics education, the education faculty will rely on employees to support classroom training products, techniques, and tools. This effort is to support the development of courses focused on data science. The Air Force has a need to increase its investment in talent to help establish a data-driven culture.

Position Description:

Develop a series of courses in advanced data analysis using the R programming language and other Statistical Analysis tools. Assist AFIT/LS in researching, developing, editing, and maintaining course materials as necessary. We are seeking a data science educational specialist to manage curriculum development. The candidate will be expected to have expert knowledge of data preprocessing, data visualization, Python, C ++, R, MATLAB, and curriculum development.

Required Experience:

• Research, develop, edit, and maintain course materials for advanced data analysis
• May provide instructor assistance with posting/mailing student materials, student registrations, classroom support, coordinating guest speakers, teleconferences, and other faculty requested assistance pertaining to the course
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• MS. in Data Science & Analytics or engineering
• Working knowledge and familiarity with statistical analysis tools
• Experience with curriculum development
• DoD experience and knowledge commensurate to the courses being developed

Required Education: Master's Degree

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret OR able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver — Together.

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