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What is a futures analyst?

Futures Analysts are financial professionals who study and evaluate futures markets to help investors and organizations make informed decisions about buying and selling futures contracts. They analyze market trends, economic indicators, and price movements to forecast future price changes in commodities, currencies, or financial instruments. Their insights assist traders and companies in managing risk and maximizing profits through strategic futures trading. Futures Analysts often use technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and statistical tools to guide their recommendations.

How does a futures analyst typically collaborate with traders and risk managers on a daily basis?

A Futures Analyst works closely with traders by providing timely market analysis, data-driven insights, and trade recommendations to support decision-making. They also partner with risk managers to assess exposure, monitor positions, and ensure compliance with risk limits. Daily interactions often include joint meetings, real-time communication during trading hours, and sharing analytical reports to help the team react swiftly to market developments. Effective collaboration is essential, as it ensures that trading strategies are both informed and aligned with the firm's risk appetite.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a futures analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Futures Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, quantitative skills, and a background in finance, economics, or mathematics, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Proficiency with trading platforms, statistical analysis tools like Excel, Python, or R, and familiarity with financial modeling and market data systems are essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication help you interpret complex data and present actionable insights. These competencies are crucial for making informed trading decisions, managing risk, and delivering value in dynamic financial markets.

Is futures trading a good career?

Futures trading as a career involves analyzing market trends and making high-stakes decisions, often requiring strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial markets. It can be profitable but also carries significant risk, and success depends on experience, discipline, and risk management strategies. Many futures analysts work in trading firms or financial institutions and may need certifications such as the Series 3 license.
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Sustainment Futures Analyst

KBR

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 443 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Sustainment Futures Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking an innovative, creative and highly-motivated teammate to support a Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Air Force's (USAF), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFWNC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

KBR is the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. MSEIT provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) services for the USAF and USSF. We provide exceptional support for state-of-the-art government space systems, terminals and software applications, providing secure, survivable, and protected communications globally for our Nation's warfighters. We seek individuals who will thrive in a highly-collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor partners.

The candidate will perform programmatic and technical analyses and capability-based assessments to assess requirements, capability gaps, and risks while identifying current and future mission needs. The candidate will have a direct, positive impact on NC3 readiness by building a holistic picture of required actions and milestones associated with legacy and transitioning capabilities to operations and sustainment.

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.

Work Environment:

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

Responsibilities:

Collect logistics and operations and sustainment (O&S) data and perform predictive analysis for a diverse portfolio of strategic Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) terminals

Proactively recommend logistics-based solutions and plans for spares management, acquisition, and distribution to optimize reliability and availability of NC3 systems

Monitor equipment performance, hardware/software lists, and obsolescence data to track trends related to breakage or failure

Perform analyses to determine system maintainability, reliability, and supportability requirements and document results of the analyses in a report format

Work with the government and contractor team to develop and execute logistics solutions and strategies

Analyze developer plans, evaluate proposed sustainment activities, and develop recommendations for potential solutions

Roadmap current operations and sustainment efforts for legacy and transitioning NC3 capabilities, initiative activities, technical refreshes, and software upgrades for the NC3 terminals portfolio

Using programmatic acumen, monitor program activities and provide recommendations for process improvements and solutions to promote facilitate planning and resourcing to enable continuous equipment availability and reliability

Support sustainment analysis efforts to capture current combat readiness metrics and actions

Travel: Less than 10%

Qualifications:

Required:

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

4 years of related experience in DoD Space Operations, Life Cycle Logistics, or DoD Acquisition

Integrated Product Support - knowledgeable

Life Cycle Logistics - knowledgeable

Microsoft Office - proficient

Oral/written Communications - proficient

Microsoft Project - aware

Strong analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude

Knowledgeable in DoD/DA publications and forms

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Active Secret or higher clearance

4+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management roles

Communications Security (US Government) - knowledgeable

Configuration Management (DoD) - aware

Demilitarization & Disposal (DoD) - knowledgeable

Design Interface (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

Maintenance Planning & Management (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

Operations & Maintenance (US Space Force) - proficient

Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (DoD) - knowledgeable

Planning (DoD) - knowledgeable

Property Accountability (DoD) - knowledgeable

Requirements Management (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

Statutes, Policy & Guidance (US Government) - knowledgeable

Technical Data (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

Hold Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)

DoD Supply/Logistics experience

NPMA Certification

Counterfeit Component Detection Certificate

Knowledge of life cycle cost analysis, support equipment requirements, and logistics support analysis

Familiarity with FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS Clauses

Wide Area Workflow, IUID Registry, GFP Management through PIEE

DoD communications

Basic Compensation:$82,500-$103,000 in Colorado Springs, CO

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

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.

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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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998