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About the role

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Flight Test Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Autonomous Air Refueling research effort. This role will be responsible for providing expert-level flight test guidance on this complex program. This role will serve as the research and acquisition test manager responsible for developing, establishing and implementing aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. The candidate will manage AFRL Flight Test processes, evaluate and manage vendor test plans, observe flight test activities and manage vendor reporting. The objective of this role is to support the Technology Transition Office (TTO) in the form of developing, producing, acquiring and testing material capabilities for the US Air Force.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in 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 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 concepts to program managers, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within the AFRL environment.
• Ability to navigate the complexities of military contracting processes and collaborate with defense contractors to ensure compliance with Air Force requirements.
• Active Secret clearance
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Experience with prototyping and experimentation within the DoW.
• DAWIA Test and Evaluation certification.

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