Senior Test Manager

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Senior Test Manager
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's National Security Solutions team 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 country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR's 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.
Position Summary:
KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Manager to support the Air Force's 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:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
15+ 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 you're 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.
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 team's 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.

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