Associate Solutions Architect - Business Development

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions team and help shape the future of critical missions across government and commercial sectors. We are seeking experienced Associate 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 Associate 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 problems 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, whitepapers, 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 development, Cloud architectures, and Data Analytics using AI/ML, with a strong emphasis on System of Systems integration.
• Strong interpersonal skills working across multi-disciplinary teams to capture and develop new and innovative solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

Security clearance requirements vary by position. While some opportunities may require an active Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI due to the nature of the work, others do not. Candidates without clearance are encouraged to apply, as we have roles that do not require this level of access. Clearance eligibility may be considered a differentiator for certain programs.

Work Environment:

• Location: Chantilly, VA; Dayton, OH; Colorado Springs, CO, Los Angeles, CA; Valley Forge, PA, Huntsville, AL; Remote-US
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of industry experience in solution architecting or directly supporting operational programs to delivery capability to customers.  Preferred experience in an operational leadership role such as a Team Lead or Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead.
• Technical Expertise
  • Proven experience in one or more mission areas: Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.
  • Strong background in System of Systems integration, architectures, and infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with advanced methodologies such as:
    • Digital Engineering
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
    • DevSecOps
    • Agile development (software or hardware)
    • Cloud architectures
    • Data Analytics, AI/ML methodologies
    • Cybersecurity
• Business Development & Proposal Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to create, lead, or deliver technical solution development for complex problems for proposal volumes or operational programs.
  • Experience writing technical solutions, whitepapers, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as part of a proposal.
  • Ability to respond to RFIs, market surveys, and support customer shaping efforts.
• Leadership & Communication
  • 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.
  • Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and engage stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate effective use multiple communication methods to work across geographically dispersed teams collaborating on shared artifacts.
• Security Clearance
  • Security clearance eligibility is required.
  • Security clearance requirements vary by position. While some roles may require an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI, others do not. Candidates without clearance are encouraged to apply; clearance eligibility may be considered a differentiator for certain programs.

Basic Compensation:

• $96,400.00 - 144,600.00 (this rate is for the Colorado area only)
• $105,600.00 - 158,400.00 (this rate is for the California area only)

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.

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.