Title:
Digital Architect, Aerospace Systems
KBR is seeking a highly motivated self-starter, adaptable to a senior leadership environment as a Digital Architect supporting the Aerospace Systems Engineering Division, headquartered in Beavercreek OH, and its US Defense technology and business portfolio spanning the US. Our new Digital Architect will provide technology strategy consulting, recommend technology solutions for KBR and its clients, and lead implementation for key projects. By harnessing evolving digital technologies to move KBR forward into new capabilities, our new Digital Architect will enable the US Air Force and Navy to maintain superiority in diverse missions and mission support areas.
Position Description:
Analyzes potential courses of action and develops solution recommendations for KBR's Director of Aerospace Systems Engineering (ASE), as well as client-facing Operating Units within ASE, and senior leaders within KBR Global Solutions US (GSUS) business unit. Advises and recommend business and technology strategies to position KBR for growth. Develops internal processes, digital tools and infrastructure, and workforce training and development to fully implement digital materiel management and digital systems engineering for KBR and its DoD clients. Provides subject matter expertise to ASE's Operating Units and client-facing teams as required, enabling them to deliver advanced technology solutions. Continually assesses evolving state-of-the-art technologies and best practices relevant to KBR and its DoD clients. Develops realistic plans to identify and deploy technology tools and processes, and develops strategies to train and develop our workforce in the digital engineering environment. Develops and grows relationships between KBR and current and prospective client organizations, as well as industry partners, universities, and professional organizations. Directly execute and manage projects including internal technology infrastructure, marketable technology solutions, and internal research and development.
Required Experience:
At least 20 years of experience is required with increasing scope and levels of responsibility, demonstrating successful evolving leadership in relevant Defense-related technologies and missions
Experience applying and managing digital technologies and tools to accelerate the development of advanced platforms from both a technology and business perspective. Digital technologies in this context includes digital engineering, digital materiel management, modeling & simulation, and data management in a DoD context.
Experience engaging directly with senior leaders in Government and industry, and experience developing persuasive recommendations based on data, modeling, and analysis.
Experience leading and integrating diverse teams of engineers, analysts, business functional experts (cost, finance, project managers, contracts), and subject matter experts in DoD operations
Ability to travel occasionally (approximately six trips per year, 3-5 days per trip), typically within the continental United States.
Required Education: Master of Science (MSc) in a related technical field such as engineering, science, operations research, or math
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret. Current Top Secret is highly desired.
When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People!
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. 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.
