Test Manager

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security 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 Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Manager to support the Air Forces Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Division. This role will be responsible for providing expert-level test and evaluation guidance on this complex program. This role will serve as the acquisition test manager responsible for developing establishing and implementing technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. The objective of this role is to support of the Airborne Connectivity Branch in the form of developing producing acquiring testing fielding modernizing and sustaining material capabilities for multiple DOD and allied weapon systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support execution of AC Branch Test Strategy across all product lines.
• Coordinate with DT and OT test organizations to assist in developing detailed test plans support resource management and monitor execution.
• Act as a liaison to test stakeholders including test units developing contractors users and other program offices.
• Collaborate with other weapon system program offices to support testing of AC-developed products on their platforms.
• Provide senior-level expertise in test and evaluation (T&E); analyze current T&E policies and directives related to C2 systems aeronautical systems subsystems and support equipment and recommend technical solutions.
• Support development implementation and monitoring of processes to manage cost schedule conduct and strategy of T&E activities across acquisition phases.
• Provide technical input and briefings to government leadership and industry representatives regarding T&E status and progress.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide assessments to government leads on program objectives.
• Coordinate activities among functional specialists in engineering manufacturing program control configuration/data management test and logistics.
• Provide technical support to contractual financial and programmatic aspects of projects through acquisition phases.
• Apply acquisition test management principles to identify technical risks and support program success across acquisition phases.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve technical issues and provide updates to government and contractor teams.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site (Beavercreek OH)
• Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-40%
• Working Hours: Standard Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• 10 years of experience in systems engineering and/or test and evaluation with a specific focus on Air Force acquisition programs or similar DoD systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manage system requirements verification and validation activities
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning and execution events.

• Proficiency with engineering tools and technologies commonly used in Air Force and DoD acquisition programs such as model based systems engineering risk management requirements management project scheduling and software backlog management tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to program managers contractors and non-technical stakeholders.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within the DoD acquisition environment.

• Ability to navigate the complexities of military contracting processes and collaborate with defense contractors to ensure compliance with Air Force security requirements.

• Top Secret SCI Eligible
• SAP Eligibility

Desired:

• Experience with prototyping and experimentation within the DoD or IC.
• Expertise in software integration and testing.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Special Access and/or SCI programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently or as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to closure and to assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and non-technical project teams.
• Experience acquiring and/or testing command and control or battle management systems.
• Experience integrating weapon systems into a system of systems.
• Experience with AFSIT and JITC certification testing.

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. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. 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.