Assistant Program Manager – Test & Evaluation (T&E)

About the role

KBR's Mission Engineering Division supports the U.S. Department of Defense with technical solutions such as modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. The Assistant Program Manager – Test & Evaluation supports the planning, coordination, execution and reporting of developmental and operational test activities across the program lifecycle using NAVAIR procedures. The role ensures test scope, resources, schedules, documentation and execution align with acquisition strategy, technical requirements and government guidance, and works with engineering, logistics, contractors, government stakeholders, test organizations and end users to validate and verify system performance before fielding. It is an on-site position in Lexington Park, MD, with travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), test plans, test procedures and data collection requirements.
• Coordinate with developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) agencies on strategy, schedules and priorities.
• Ensure test documentation and reporting comply with DoD and NAVAIR/program-specific test policy.
• Maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for T&E activities and track milestones, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate test readiness reviews, test events and field activities, including range scheduling, instrumentation, resources and test article configuration.
• Support on-site test execution and act as liaison with test teams.
• Collect, analyze and validate test data, support test reports, deficiency reporting and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in technical reviews and support technical studies to refine test verification methods.
• Provide T&E inputs, schedules and status to stakeholders for acquisition documentation and milestone decisions.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and Top Secret eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Program Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years supporting DoD/government acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience with DT/OT, including planning, coordination, execution support and reporting.
• Prior experience supporting NAVAIR aviation programs in a T&E environment using NAVAIR procedures.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a STEM or management field; DAWIA/FACP/PM certifications; IPT and major range/test facility experience; proficiency with MS Project, Jira, DOORS or similar.

What we offer

• Scheduled 40 hours per week; basic compensation of $116,100 - $180,000, adjusted by location and experience.
• Possible bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits and incentives.
• Benefits that may include 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.