Lead Flight T&E Advisor

Title:
Lead Flight T&E Advisor

KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking a Lead Flight T&E Advisor (TOP SECRET + SSBI CLEARANCE) to join our team in the Arlingon, VA. The successful candidate will provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program Management support to theAdvanced Sensors Technologies (AST) Program Office (PO) for the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) and Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assistance to the AST throughout the Operational Testing (OT) process to include: Serve as a value-added participant in all OT planning and progress meetings, providing the Government with recommendations for improvement to the processes. Prepare independent assessments and analysis of OT progress for each major testing event, highlighting the deficiencies and the operational impacts discovered during OT. Provide mitigation strategies as needed. Assist with management of acceptance testing efforts.
• Provides timely and accurate test-program status updates.
• Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (System Readiness Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc.), program management and Test Readiness Reviews. Participate in technical interchanges in support of T&E objectives. Review of the technical aspects of proposals that pertain to T&E missions. The review provides a thorough crosswalk between contract requirements and the Prime Contractor's proposal to determine whether the proposal is adequate.
• Manage and verify the Prime's performance to the contract's specifications and requirements, and determining success in meeting system level T&E deliverables. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Produce and/or review DoD acquisition T&E products such as the Cost and Requirements Document, Capabilities Production Document, Capabilities Development Document, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret/SSBI security clearance. Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• BS/BA and 10 years of experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with integrated teams comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Experience working in a DoD security environment.
• Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate, integrate and deliver radar and sensor technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating aircraft, airborne systems, or weapon systems
• Operational experience with DoD active-duty customers
• Experience with Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office
• While the BS/BA degree is required, candidates are preferred to graduate within a Technical discipline, but it is not required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $111,000-165,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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

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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.