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The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the company's day-to-day business operations (managing the company budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).

What You Will Own

Production Execution

• Oversee all deck and outdoor living builds from handoff to completion
• Ensure every job hits schedule and margin targets
• Drive daily accountability across crews and project managers
• Overseeing inventory, equipment maintenance, and material logistics.

Scheduling & Capacity

• Build and control the master production schedule
• Align labor, subcontractors, and material flow
• Forecast capacity based on sales pipeline
• Eliminate downtime and inefficiencies

Margin Protection

• Track job costing in real time
• Identify labor overruns immediately
• Reduce waste and rework
• Install KPI accountability across the department
• Gross margin
• Labor efficiency
• Cycle time
• Callbacks
• Schedule variance

Systems & Structure

• Build repeatable workflows
• Standardize scopes and build processes
• Tighten the sales-to-production handoff
• Implement checklists and quality control systems

We don’t operate on memory. We operate on systems.

Leadership

• Lead from the front
• Hold people accountable
• Develop crew leaders
• Set performance standards that stick

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

The Director of Preconstruction is a critical team member responsible for overseeing project strategy development, management of risk, fostering business growth, and creating and advancing relationships with clients and partners. This role is responsible for leadership and guidance of a team of preconstruction managers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team responsible for responses to RFPs and position SCCI as a contract partner of choice
• Build and maintain relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with Lead Estimators to establish continuously refined scopes of work
• Coordinate closely with Operations’ client account managers to help ensure consistency of service
• Coach, mentor, and develop preconstruction management team
• Facilitate relationships between preconstruction managers, Operations teams, planning teams, digital engineering, Suffolk Design, and marketing teams
• Coordinate work with internal departments to leverage the use of company tools
• Direct continuous improvement and change management processes within the department
• Participate in Go/No Go Process for new client pursuits
• Oversee prequalification progress and tracking of awarded trade partner contracts
• Establish and ensure conformance with SCCI general conditions staffing models
• Serve as final
• Oversee coordination of bid forms, bonds and insurance requirements for the bid
• Create and manage preconstruction services proposals
• Take part in client presentations and attend interviews
• Oversee coordination of trade contract production in accordance with SCCI SOPs
• Manage communication with clients through award decision after bid submissions
• Exhibit and Reinforce SCCI Core Values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15 or more years of experience in Estimating, Procurement, or Project Management
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style
• Deep technical knowledge of construction with experience in data centers preferred
• Understanding of market conditions and ability to foster competitive advantage
• Experience in all aspects of preconstruction to include scheduling, staffing, and risk management
• Experience working with and leading geographically dispersed teams is preferred
• Experience with design-build project delivery is preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Great American Restaurants is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Development to join our growing construction team. This on-site role is based out of our support center office in Fairfax, Virginia, with frequent on-site work expected at all new and existing locations. Established in 1974, Great American Restaurants operates thirteen high-volume, upper casual restaurants, an upscale dining location, three artisan bakeries, and a fast-casual BBQ joint in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

With several new locations in progress and more in the works, this new role will contribute to all aspects of the construction and development process, with a strong focus on design and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, kitchen designers, general contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver ground-up builds and major remodels on time and within budget.
• Apply strong technical expertise in construction processes and building design, working with architects, engineers, and trades to build complex, high-quality restaurant environments.
• Review and validate architectural and MEP plans. Identify and address issues prior to mobilization.
• Implement permitting strategy with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Partner with internal construction and operations teams to execute facility improvement projects efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible construction project management (hospitality projects preferred)
• Experience managing $10M+ projects
• Knowledge and understanding of restaurant construction processes, food service equipment, facilities management, mechanical systems and procedures, building and health codes, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive base salary
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 6 additional holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Monthly dining card
• Gym and educational reimbursement

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading Government Contractor seeking a Senior Director of Compensation. If you have 7+ years of experience in compensation management with significant experience in developing and administering sales compensation plans including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, along with executive compensation expertise, this is the ideal role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of compensation strategies, policies, and programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• Design, communicate, implement, and administer sales compensation plans, including bonus structures, commissions, and other incentives.
• Provide guidance and oversight on executive compensation programs, including long-term incentives, equity awards, and executive pay benchmarking.
• Analyze and benchmark compensation data to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to design compensation plans that align with business goals, performance, and market trends.
• Conduct thorough pay equity analysis and work to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all levels.
• Write, update, and maintain compensation policy documents, ensuring they are clear, compliant, and aligned with company goals.
• Provide expert guidance and counsel to HR business partners, managers, and leadership on compensation matters.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of compensation-related reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• Lead the administration of annual compensation review cycles, including salary planning, merit increases, and bonus programs.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of salary ranges and structures to ensure internal consistency and external competitiveness.
• Stay current with compensation trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Drive projects and initiatives that streamline and improve compensation processes and systems.
• Utilize Workday compensation tools to administer and manage compensation programs effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in compensation management, with a strong background in designing and implementing compensation programs, including sales compensation and executive compensation.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, market trends, and relevant legislation (e.g., FLSA, EEO, FMLA).
• Proven experience developing, communicating, implementing, and administering sales compensation plans (bonuses, commissions, incentives).
• Understanding of pricing and labor category analysis and market pricing within a government contractor setting and proposal response activities.
• Experience in designing and managing executive compensation programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in compensation tools, HRIS (especially Workday), MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and Sharepoint.
• Ability to write, update, and maintain clear and compliant compensation policy documents.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Highly focused on data quality and producing first-class, well considered and comprehensive work product. Able to make solid judgement working with and engaging cross-functional resources while communicating with stakeholders in all projects and processes.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is required, PHR and SHRM-CP certification
• Experience with Workday HRIS or comparable systems

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Role:

The Director of Estimating is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.

This position can be located in Boston, MA, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

Department and Staff Management:

• Assign Estimating team members to projects. Balance and manage time of staff.
• Lead bid strategies.
• Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
• Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
• Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
• Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
• Attend executive staff meetings.
• Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.

Unit Cost Pricing:

• Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production hours, crews and equipment.
• Organize the material and labor information for pricing.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers.
• Obtain current labor rates.
• Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
• Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates.
• Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Track all current market conditions.

Bid Activities:

• Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
• Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
• Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
• Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
• Close out the subcontractor bid process.
• Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
• Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
• Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
• Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
• Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
• Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to work with and manage a team
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

The Opportunity:

Schap’s Sourcing is currently representing an established and rapidly expanding construction and real estate development firm based in McLean, Virginia. With over 15 years in business, our client is a leader in sustainable innovation, currently scaling their footprint in commercial and multifamily development across the high-demand DMV market. They are seeking a driven, self-motivated Director of Business Development to act as a key strategic partner. This is a high-autonomy opportunity for a proactive "go-getter" with extensive connections in the local commercial construction sector, who is prepared to rapidly and significantly expand a new sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Generation: Lead sales efforts through cold calling, networking, and high-level lead generation to secure commercial and government contracts.
• Bid Leadership: Review and interpret construction RFPs, blueprints, and specifications to develop professional, competitive proposals.
• Strategic Growth: Conduct market research and advise leadership on real estate investment options and project feasibility.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term partnerships with construction managers, architects, and teaming partners.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Identify, qualify, and manage specialized subcontractors to obtain accurate project pricing.

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction sales or general contractor services.
• Proven ability to read and understand technical construction documents (RFPs, blueprints, estimates).
• Existing network of contacts within the DC/VA/MD commercial real estate or government sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills and the motivation to attend industry events and "hunt" for new opportunities.

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced organization leader that is an entrepreneurial, highly driven, demonstrated meteorology expert with a well-rounded skill set and breadth of operational and administrative experience, thick skin, highly confident, and self-motivated professional whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional meteorologists.

This job is in the United States, with strong focus on leadership and business-building in the Northeast US. A qualified candidate will reside in the United States (ideally in the Northeast US) and be intimately familiar with, operationally (and demonstrably) experienced with an extensive range weather conditions, including tropical cyclones, flood events, storm surge, hail, thunderstorms, downbursts, squall lines, blizzards, snow, ice, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, and alike, as well as a deep understanding of North America and global weather patterns and have a working familiarity with global geography, customs, and culture. This job will require frequent interaction and collaboration with experts in other professions.

The candidate must be a team leader and have a proven track record of performing high-quality work with little supervision, “taking the bull by the horns”, effectively launching and growing business initiatives, leading team members, producing and maintaining accurate budgets, and be able to communicate confidently and effectively in critical situations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (physics/calculus‑based program preferred). Advanced study in business (MBA, leadership, management certificate) is a strong plus.
• An active Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.
• 10+ years of operational meteorology with demonstrated growth in scope and leadership.
• 3+ years leading, managing, and mentoring team members.
• Significant operational experience in at least five (5) of the following domains:
• Tropical Cyclones (including accompanying severe weather, such as tornadoes and flooding/storm surge)
• Severe Thunderstorms (Hail/Wind/Tornadoes)
• Non-Convective Windstorms
• Mountain Meteorology
• Energy Meteorology (including Renewable Energy)
• Wildfire Weather
• Winter Weather (Snow/Ice)
• Heavy Rainfall and/or Flooding
• Marine Meteorology
• Aviation Meteorology
• Air Quality Meteorology
• Exceptional technical writing skills with a record of high‑quality scientific reports/publications
• Driver’s License (only for positions that require travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency in the Northeast United States

• Prior forensic meteorology experience, investigative research, and/or authored publications pertaining to weather events impacting to the insurance industry, such as severe convective storms, tropical cyclones, flooding/rainfall, or similar.
  
  

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J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, the scope of the role, management responsibility, etc.

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J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquisition Experience: Provide Acquisition Program Management support designed to assist various product teams in developing and drafting acquisition documentation including, but not limited to: Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Engineering Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.
• Policy Experience: Apply in-depth knowledge of IC and agency level policy along with a wide range of analytical measurement skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority acquisition packages for Milestone approval. Serve as a subject matter expert in Acquisition, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving Acquisition policy.
• Documentation Experience: Develop, draft, provide, and update documentation for acquisition programs to include all documentation required for program Milestone events (MDD, MS A, MS B, MS C, Full Rate Production, Type Classification/Material Release, etc.).
• Critical Thinking: Apply in-depth knowledge of publications, acquisition policy and critical thinking skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating decision packages (e.g., Corporate Review Boards, Milestone B, Type Classification, Materiel Release) for approval.
• Software Experience: Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) in order to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
• Support Experience: Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including: preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E Forms.
• Requirements Experience: Provide support to Combat Development community, as required, and assist with the development/update of requirements documents for programs to include: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Document (CDD), Directed Requirements, Operational Needs Statements (ONS).

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Required: Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• Experience: 7 years of related experience
• Acquisition Experience: Management level military or acquisition experience preferred, specifically DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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

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Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a Sr. Principal Operations Research Analyst to join a multi-disciplinary team consisting of operational military and intelligence subject matter experts (SMEs), operations research analysts, modelers, and software engineers who conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of emerging concepts for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) using advanced MS&A techniques and tools. The selected candidate will:

• Lead or support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion.
• Develop and execute an experiment design approach, identify key metrics for simulation output, analyze results, generate insights and information, and present findings to senior DoD leaders.
• Develop and/or refine an analytic pipeline; interact with third-party software developers to incorporate this analytic pipeline into the modeling & simulation (M&S) tool.
• Conduct pre- and post-simulation analyses as needed.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytic dashboard prototypes for incorporation into the MS&A software suite.
• Be prepared to instantiate platform and system models, model behaviors, and model hierarchies in the designated M&S environment as required.
• Work independently with little direction or guidance except in the most complex of situations.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
• High level of proficiency in R, MATLAB, Python, JupyterLab and/or Jupyter Notebook
• Basic proficiency in a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS

Desired

• PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related STEM discipline with 15 years of relevant experience
• Deep knowledge of simulation analysis and experiment design & analysis techniques
• High level of proficiency a mission-level combat modeling & simulation framework such as AFSIM or NGTS
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent certification

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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

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