Senior Systems Engineer: National Security & AI Strategy

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks a Sr Systems Engineer to advance national security initiatives. You will work on AI strategy, data integration, and enterprise architecture within IC and DoD contexts, preparing deliverables and communicating complex topics to senior audiences.

On-site role with minimal travel, requiring a strong writing ability and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful defense solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
• Educational requirements include a BS with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or MS with 10–13 years, possible Doctorate.
• Strong writing, analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience communicating technical topics to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support sponsor strategic direction, priorities and roadmaps.
• Ensure strategy execution using best practices and metrics.
• Understand enterprise architecture related to technical collection.
• Stay informed on IC Portfolio of Technical Investments and related architectures.
• Recommend strategies, identify risks, and align with budgets and programs.
• Liaise with IC program managers, DoD partners, and private sector.
• Assist government clients with schedules, reports, and senior leader communications.
• Produce deliverables in formats like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat.

Skills

AI Experience

Data Integration

Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Deliverables

Architecture/Design

Writing

Education

BS degree

Master's degree

Doctorate (optional)

Job description

KBR Careers seeks a Sr Systems Engineer to advance national security initiatives. You will work on AI strategy, data integration, and enterprise architecture within IC and DoD contexts, preparing deliverables and communicating complex topics to senior audiences.

On-site role with minimal travel, requiring a strong writing ability and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful defense solutions.