Senior Solution Architect - Growth

KBR, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

9d • $176,000 - $263,000 • Remote

About The Position

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: As a Senior Solution Architect at KBR, you will play a critical role in driving technical strategy and solution development to support business growth across diverse mission areas, including Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and the ability to craft innovative, customer-focused solutions tailored to unique mission requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to:

Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of industry experience, including 12+ years of industry experience and 6+ years of business development experience.
• Proven experience in one or more mission areas: Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development for complex proposals.
• Experience writing technical volumes, whitepapers, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Ability to respond to RFIs, market surveys, and support customer shaping efforts.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and engage stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for interfacing with customers and internal leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in multiple technical disciplines and areas of expertise, including Cybersecurity, System of Systems integration, IT infrastructure, Cloud, Autonomy, Data Analytics/AI, Agile Software Development, Digital Engineering including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or DevSecOps
• Active security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for complex pursuits across the Mission Technology Solutions portfolio.
• Shape customer requirements through early engagement, market research, and identification of competitive discriminators.
• Develop proposal content, including technical volumes, white papers, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and respond to RFIs and market surveys.
• Apply advanced methodologies such as Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, Agile software development, Smart Asset Management, Digital Logistics, and Cloud architectures, with a strong emphasis on Cybersecurity and System of Systems integration.
• Mentor and build teams, fostering collaboration and innovation across internal and external stakeholders.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees