KBR, Inc

Senior Solution Architect

KBR, Inc$180K — $271K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 18 years of industry experience, with 12+ years in technology and 6+ years in business development
  • Proven experience in Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security
  • Demonstrated capability in leading technical solution development for proposals
  • Experience writing technical volumes and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical solution development for complex pursuits
  • Shape customer requirements through early engagement and market research
  • Develop proposal content, including white papers and technical volumes
  • Respond to RFIs and market surveys
  • Apply advanced methodologies in Cybersecurity and systems integration
  • Mentor teams and promote collaboration among stakeholders

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Professional training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Title:

Senior Solution Architect

Join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions team and help shape the future of critical missions across government and commercial sectors. We are seeking experienced Senior Solution Architects who thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, drive growth in emerging markets, and collaborate with top talent to support programs that matter—spanning Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. If you are passionate about advancing mission success through cutting-edge technologies and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you!

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:

  • 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.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Remote
  • Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-50%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 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

Basic Compensation: $180,000.00 - 271,000.00

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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