SmallUASTestManager

**Title:** Small UAS Test Manager 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. **Key Responsibilities:** The Test Manager provides subject matter expertise for planning and executing test and evaluation activities for Small UAS programs within an Air Force SPO. This role works directly with Program Managers, engineers, and prime contractors to ensure test strategies are executable, compliant, and aligned with acquisition milestones. The position includes hands-on support of flight and ground testing, along with regular travel to test locations and contractor sites. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, detail-oriented test professional who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively with government and industry stakeholders, and thrives in a fast-paced acquisition environment. **Specific Responsibilities:** * Serve as the Test Manager for sUAS programs, planning, coordinating, and executing developmental and operational test activities in support of Air Force program objectives. * Develop and maintain Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, test plans, test schedules, and reports in accordance with DoD 5000-series guidance, Air Force instructions, and program acquisition strategies. * Work day-to-day in the System Program Office, advising Program Managers and IPT leads on test risk, technical maturity, verification approaches, and test resource needs. * Coordinate closely with prime contractors, subcontractors, and government test organizations to define test requirements, data needs, and success criteria. * Plan and support flight test and ground test activities, including travel to test sites, ranges, labs, and contractor facilities as required. * Track and manage test issues, deficiencies, and correcti