Senior Solution Architect

KBR • Houston, TX

3d • $180,000 - $271,000 • Remote

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to drive technical strategy and develop customer-focused solutions supporting business growth across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security mission areas. The role involves leading complex pursuits, shaping customer requirements, creating proposal materials, and applying advanced engineering and technology methodologies, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and system-of-systems integration. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, customers, and internal leadership, and includes mentoring teams and fostering innovation. The role is remote with moderate travel of 20–50% and standard working hours. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without needing to reapply.

Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 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 of the following mission areas: Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development for complex proposals.
• Experience writing technical volumes and white papers, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Ability to respond to RFIs and market surveys and support customer shaping efforts.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including 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

• Advanced degree.
• 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 Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, Agile software development, Smart Asset Management, Digital Logistics, and Cloud architectures, emphasizing Cybersecurity and System of Systems integration.
• Mentor and build teams, fostering collaboration and innovation across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support customer shaping efforts and communicate with customers and internal leadership.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior