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Senior Space Doman Awareness (SDA) Analyst

KBR Careers
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
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Senior Space Doman Awareness (SDA) Analyst

KBR Corporation is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Analyst to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Space Domain Awareness division in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site Space Domain Awareness (SDA) analytical support.
  • Perform analysis that informs ongoing studies and force design efforts.
  • Utilize Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to support analytical efforts.
  • Collaborate directly with government sponsors and a diverse contractor team.
  • Execute rapid, quick-turn analytical tasks in support of mission needs.
  • Develop minimally viable prototypes to support analytical findings and concepts.
  • Analyze and evaluate SDA systems-of-systems, including their design and operation.
  • Bring a deep understanding of SDA architectures, capabilities, and operational concepts.
  • Identify novel opportunities and innovative approaches related to SDA.
  • Communicate analytical findings and insights to senior leadership and decision makers.
  • Support efforts that inform senior leaders and acquisition agencies on current and future mission needs.

Qualifications

Required:

  • An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/CI Polygraph, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or other technical field with demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on large data-sets.
  • Understanding of space-domain awareness or space operations, with an interest in the underlying operation of SDA systems.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation.
  • Analysis language skills: Python, MATLAB, R.
  • Master of Science degree in related Engineering field and over 5 years of experience.

Desired

  • 10 years experience with Department of War or commercial SDA systems.
  • Extensive experience with statistics and statistical modeling (including use of analysis languages previously mentioned.)
  • Extensive software development experience including DevSecOps tooling; prior experience developing and deploying software on TS/SCI systems.
  • Experience with and deep understanding of statistical estimation and astrodynamics / orbit determination.

Work Environment

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$140,000 - $160,000

This range is for Colorado only.

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.

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. 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.

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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Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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