Senior Technical Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBRs 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 Senior 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: Bachelors 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: Desired: Advanced degree (Masters 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).
Ready to Make a Difference? If youre 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. #PV2 Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
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