Senior Test Resource Manager

Title:
Senior Test Resource Manager

KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, 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 Senior Test and Resource Manager (TRM) to support operations in Patuxent River, MD. The TRM is responsible for program level test planning, execution, and resource coordination. This role works with test teams, testing schedules, and resource allocations to ensure systems meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements. The position works closely with the Assistant Program Manager for Test & Evaluation (APM T&E), engineering, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supports T&E reviews and meetings. Manages Government Furnished Property (GFP) as required.
• Monitor test readiness, execution status, risks, and defects.
• Utilize Integrated Test and Evaluation Management Systems (iTEMS), including iTrack and iTest, to support test planning and execution tracking.
• Produce and maintain test execution metrics and status reports to support program leadership and decision-making.
• Use Microsoft Project to track schedules, milestones, and task progress related to test activities.
• Coordinate and administer the Test Data Management Working Group, including scheduling and facilitating quarterly meetings.
• Facilitate Contract Deliverables Requirements List (CDRL) reviews for test teams, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of required documentation to the Program Office.
• Coordinate recurring and ad hoc meetings, including preparation of slide decks, briefing materials, and memos; ensure conference room readiness and VTC functionality.
• Manage the receipt, organization, and archival of all test reports, including both government- and contractor-generated documentation.
• Develop and maintain Test Rainbow Charts to visually track and communicate test progress and execution status.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience & Education: Must have 10+ years of experience if applicant has a HS diploma. Must have 6+ years of experience if applicant has a BS/BA. Must have 4+ years of experience if applicant has an MS.
• Strong understanding of test methodologies and lifecycle management.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft applications
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance, upgradable to TS.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Local to Patuxent River, MD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Navy acquisition and test experience desired
• NAVAIR TRM experience desired.
• Proven experience with requirements tracing and defect management processes.
• General knowledge of aircraft hardware and software.
• Proven experience managing test resources.
• Should be familiar with the following instructions: DOD 5000.02, SECNAVINST 5000.2, NAVAIRINST 3905.1 (Test Reporting Policy For Air Vehicles), NAVAIRINST 3960.2 (Acquisition Test and Evaluation), NAVAIRINST 3960.4 (Project Test Plan Policy for Testing Air Vehicles), NAVAIR INST 4355,19 (System Engineering Technical Review Process).

Travel: including airline travel may be required.

Compensation: $83,000-$130,000. 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.

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.