KBR, Inc
Senior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KBR, Inc, Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
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R2117060**Title:**Senior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***KBR 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.* **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.KBR is seeking a S**enior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)** to acts as the principal technical authority within the Office of the CTO, shaping enterprise AI strategy and driving execution across the IR&D portfolio. This role also provides technical guidance for select capture efforts and program execution activities. Key responsibilities will include:**Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership & Architecture*** Define reference architectures for applied AI (vision, NLP, multi modal, decision support, edge inference) across MTS programs; review designs for performance, robustness, security, and cost.* Establish and continuously improve AI engineering practices (data pipelines, feature stores, MLOps/CI CD, observability, model lifecycle, drift management).**Governance, Assurance & Compliance*** Lead Responsible AI, model risk management, and governance processes; ensure compliance with customer requirements and enterprise policies (e.g., RMF/NIST controls, CMMC alignment, data rights/export controls, privacy).**Program Delivery & IR&D*** Review IR&D proposals for feasibility, viability, and desirability; advise on performance metrics, test/validation plans, VV&A, and mission suitability; steer IR&D to mission-focused, reusable capabilities aligned with the CTO's tech strategy.**Cross Portfolio Technical Mentorship*** Mentor engineers and data scientists in advanced methods (e.g., robust ML, XAI, optimization, signal processing with ML); facilitate technical communities of practice and knowledge reuse.**Work Environment:*** **Location:** Remote/Hybrid (access to a KBR office and secure access area; preferably near Beavercreek, OH* **Travel Requirements:** Moderate 10-25%* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Engineering, or related field; 12+ years in AI/ML development for government or defense programs.* Hands-on expertise with Python ecosystems (PyTorch/TensorFlow/scikit learn), data engineering (Spark/SQL), vector/RAG pipelines, and AI at the edge.* Proven design of secure, scalable AI solutions in AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, including container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC, and DevSecOps toolchains.* GovCon Proficiency* Leadership & Communication: Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and authoring high quality technical documents.**Clearance:*** Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required**Desired:*** Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in AI/ML or related discipline.* Depth in one or more mission domains: ISR, EW, Autonomy, C2, Cyber, Space, or Logistics analytics.* Experience with foundation models, multi modal learning, RL, generative and agentic AI.* Certifications: AWS/Azure AI/ML, Security+, CISSP, SAFe (or equivalent).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.#PV2Belong, 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.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Beavercreek, Ohiotime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R2117060**Title:**Senior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***KBR 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.* **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.KBR is seeking a S**enior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)** to acts as the principal technical authority within the Office of the CTO, shaping enterprise AI strategy and driving execution across the IR&D portfolio. This role also provides technical guidance for select capture efforts and program execution activities. Key responsibilities will include:**Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership & Architecture*** Define reference architectures for applied AI (vision, NLP, multi modal, decision support, edge inference) across MTS programs; review designs for performance, robustness, security, and cost.* Establish and continuously improve AI engineering practices (data pipelines, feature stores, MLOps/CI CD, observability, model lifecycle, drift management).**Governance, Assurance & Compliance*** Lead Responsible AI, model risk management, and governance processes; ensure compliance with customer requirements and enterprise policies (e.g., RMF/NIST controls, CMMC alignment, data rights/export controls, privacy).**Program Delivery & IR&D*** Review IR&D proposals for feasibility, viability, and desirability; advise on performance metrics, test/validation plans, VV&A, and mission suitability; steer IR&D to mission-focused, reusable capabilities aligned with the CTO's tech strategy.**Cross Portfolio Technical Mentorship*** Mentor engineers and data scientists in advanced methods (e.g., robust ML, XAI, optimization, signal processing with ML); facilitate technical communities of practice and knowledge reuse.**Work Environment:*** **Location:** Remote/Hybrid (access to a KBR office and secure access area; preferably near Beavercreek, OH* **Travel Requirements:** Moderate 10-25%* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Engineering, or related field; 12+ years in AI/ML development for government or defense programs.* Hands-on expertise with Python ecosystems (PyTorch/TensorFlow/scikit learn), data engineering (Spark/SQL), vector/RAG pipelines, and AI at the edge.* Proven design of secure, scalable AI solutions in AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, including container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), IaC, and DevSecOps toolchains.* GovCon Proficiency* Leadership & Communication: Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and authoring high quality technical documents.**Clearance:*** Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required**Desired:*** Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in AI/ML or related discipline.* Depth in one or more mission domains: ISR, EW, Autonomy, C2, Cyber, Space, or Logistics analytics.* Experience with foundation models, multi modal learning, RL, generative and agentic AI.* Certifications: AWS/Azure AI/ML, Security+, CISSP, SAFe (or equivalent).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.#PV2Belong, 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.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. #J-18808-Ljbffr