AI Solutions Lead

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AI Solutions Lead

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

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.

Are you passionate about transforming organizations through practical and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence? As the AI Solutions Lead, you will serve as a senior technical authority for AI strategy, governance, workforce enablement, and solution integration across both the Engineering & Cybersecurity Portfolio. You will lead the development of AI-enabled capabilities, guide enterprise AI adoption, evaluate emerging technologies, and work directly with customers to define, prototype, demonstrate, and transition AI solutions. This role bridges strategy and execution, enabling both internal workforce transformation and customer-facing delivery of innovative AI-powered capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct customer support in the development, training, integration, deployment and support of AI-enabled tools

• Support development and execution of portfolio AI strategy across the Engineering and Cybersecurity portfolios

• Serve as a senior technical authority for AI architectures, integration approaches, and solution implementation

• Establish and maintain portfolio-level AI governance frameworks, technical standards, risk management practices, and responsible AI policies

• Lead evaluation, selection, and adoption of AI tools, models, frameworks, and supporting technologies

• Architect AI-enabled solutions integrating software, cyber, digital engineering, data analytics, and operational environments

• Plan and execute customer-facing AI demonstrations, prototypes, and proof-of-concept activities

• Lead Internal Research and Development (IRAD) activities related to AI innovation, experimentation, and technology maturation

• Collaborate with Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver integrated solutions

• Develop AI-enabled products, services, and reusable capabilities that scale across multiple programs

• Support and Participate in corporate AI Community of Practice promoting knowledge sharing and workforce collaboration

• Design and deliver AI training, workshops, and workforce development programs

• Drive enterprise AI literacy and workforce adoption initiatives

• Provide technical guidance to program leadership, capture teams, and business development efforts involving AI capabilities

• Mentor engineers, software developers, analysts, and technical leaders in AI methods, tools, and best practices

• Support customer engagements, strategy sessions, technical reviews, and digital transformation initiatives

Work Environment:

Location: Beavercreek, Ohio (primary location); Hybrid / Remote with customer site engagement as required

Travel Requirements: Minimal to Moderate travel (10–25%)

Working Hours: Standard working hours

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical discipline. Relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of education.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, data science, cybersecurity, digital engineering, or related technical fields

• Minimum 5 years leading AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or automation initiatives

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise AI strategies

• Experience architecting and integrating AI-enabled solutions into operational products or services

• Experience evaluating AI models, tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies

• Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, intelligence, or national security programs

• Knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI orchestration frameworks, and modern AI development methodologies

• Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional initiatives

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Qualifications Desired:

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

• Master's degree or PhD in technical discipline

• Experience supporting DoD digital transformation initiatives

• Experience applying AI to Digital Engineering, MBSE, cybersecurity, software development, or mission operations

• Experience developing AI governance and responsible AI policies

• Experience with Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot technologies, OpenAI models, machine learning operations (MLOps), and cloud-native AI platforms

• Experience leading AI training programs and workforce enablement initiatives

• Experience supporting IRAD, prototype, and innovation efforts

• Relevant professional certifications in AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or agile development

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.