Senior AI Solutions Lead — National Security

Trinzic; Beavercreek Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an AI Solutions Lead based in Beavercreek, Ohio to drive AI strategy, governance, workforce enablement, and solution integration across multiple portfolios. You will guide the development of AI-enabled capabilities, evaluate new technologies, and work directly with customers to define, prototype, demonstrate, and transition AI solutions.

This senior role bridges strategy and execution, enabling internal workforce transformation and customer-facing delivery of innovative AI-powered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Data Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 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, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, 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

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

Skills

AI leadership

Software engineering

Data science

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

ML & analytics

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / related field

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Azure AI

OpenAI models

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Job description

KBR is seeking an AI Solutions Lead based in Beavercreek, Ohio to drive AI strategy, governance, workforce enablement, and solution integration across multiple portfolios. You will guide the development of AI-enabled capabilities, evaluate new technologies, and work directly with customers to define, prototype, demonstrate, and transition AI solutions.

This senior role bridges strategy and execution, enabling internal workforce transformation and customer-facing delivery of innovative AI-powered