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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.

FOR PROPOSALS ONLY: This is a contingent position based upon contract award 

Job Summary:

The Test Manager provides full-spectrum Test & Evaluation (T&E) leadership across Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs, supporting requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing. Works with the Government Test Management Lead, Integrated Test Team (ITT), and multiple stakeholders to develop test strategies, manage resources, ensure readiness, and produce decision-quality reports. May perform Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) duties per AFI 99-103 and DoDI 5000.89.

Roles and responsibilities:

• • • Apply T&E knowledge across developmental and operational testing for USAF systems.
    • •Manage full test lifecycle: requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing.
    • Identify T&E risks, document mitigation plans, and support program risk management.
    • Interpret program documents (ICD, CDD, SEP, Cyber Strategy, VOLT, etc.) and derive testable requirements and evaluation criteria.
    • Define data needs for evaluating system performance, MOEs, MOSs, MOPs, R&M, CTPs, and metrics.
    • Identify necessary T&E infrastructure (ranges, tools, facilities) and support resource advocacy and POM inputs.
    • Lead Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities, develop TEMPs, and create test documentation.
    • Manage T&E budgets, cost estimates, scheduling, tasking, contracts, and readiness activities.
    • Coordinate DT&E/OT&E, test resource allocation, and system readiness.
    • Oversee data collection, verify adequacy of test design, and conduct or support analysis.
    • Produce clear reports and briefings for leadership and acquisition milestone decisions.
    • Support avionics, weapons, OFP development/testing, and integration activities.
    • Assist with flight test coordination, test aircraft configurations, instrumentation, and capability planning.
    • Support B-2 interoperability, modernization installs, kit verification, and coordination with SPO, depot teams, and contractors.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimum  
• Working hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• • • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, or related field.
    • 12 years of USAF/DoD T&E experience (DT&E and/or OT&E).
    • Experience developing TEMPs, test plans, and conducting test execution and reporting.
    • Knowledge of AFI 99-103, DoDI 5000.89, and DoD T&E and risk management processes.
    • Strong understanding of avionics, weapons integration, OFP development/testing, and aircraft operations.
    • Experience coordinating with flight test orgs, SPOs, depots, and prime contractors.
    • Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
    • Top Secret clearance required

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.