Technical Data Analyst

Technical Data Analyst

KBR, in support of the Volpe Center’s Mission IT Support (MITS) Services program, has several openings to support new FMCSA work. We are seeking a Technical Data Analyst that demonstrates experience in the analysis of user needs and the development of functional and non-functional requirements for web-based applications for the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance. This position requires an individual to have resided in the United States for 3 out of the last 5 years.

Essential Job function

• Evaluates, tests, monitors, and maintains information security policies, procedures and systems such as hardware, firmware, and software.
• Ensures security design, controls, and procedures are aligned with information security standards and are appropriate to mitigate risk of exposure.
• Identifies security violations, determines cause, and implements procedures to prevent future incidents.
• Works under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within their field.
• Displays core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.
• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 3+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires United States residency for three of the last five years.
• Must be able to be cleared for a position of Public Trust through the Department of Transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or related field preferred 5+ years of related experience.
• Understanding of customer mission, strategic goals.
• Experience working with business processes and re-engineering.
• Experience working with various functional groups within an organization.
• Experience with structured analysis techniques; analysis and design of transportation system applications for various architectures (simple to complex); system application prototyping; operating systems and hardware interfaces; database structures, location, and data elements; and/or system benchmarking and performance evaluation.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with project sponsors and end users.
• Good communicator and adept at presenting

Other Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders: sponsors, customers, end users, and trainers, as well as project technical staff.
• Superior writing skills.
• Seasoned project management professional, with experience managing both plan driven and change driven project methods.
• Experience with the full suite of MS Office tools, including Microsoft Visio.
• Experience with development support tools, such as MS Project, Team Foundation Server, Jira, and SharePoint.
• Experience using one or more of the following prototyping tools: Axure RP, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Visio, etc.

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.