Associate Test Resource Manager (TRM)

KBR•Lexington Park, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR's Mission Engineering Division provides advanced technical solutions and support to the U.S. Department of War, focusing on areas like modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a key partner in mission technology, KBR develops innovative solutions in collaboration with its clients. The company upholds a strong ethical framework, emphasizing data security, privacy, and responsible information management. KBR is seeking a Test Resource Manager (TRM) to support the PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapons System Assistant Program Manager for Test and Evaluation (T&E) at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. This role involves coordinating test resources, assisting with test planning and execution, and ensuring that test events are scheduled and resourced to meet program timelines, evolving requirements, and critical milestones. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of NAVAIR test processes, test products, T&E policies, and acquisition lifecycle documentation, with the capability to evaluate impacts on schedule, cost, compliance, and performance.

Requirements

Current government security clearance and eligibility for access to classified information, including the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years of related experience.
Experience supporting Test and Evaluation activities, including familiarity with test technical products such as test plans, test plan reviews, and post-test reports.
Background supporting NAVAIR aviation programs, aircraft systems, or related acquisition/test environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.
Ability to travel and work in both office and aircraft hangar environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the acquisition T&E Handbook, Test Requirements Definition and Concurrence Guidebook, and College of T&E resources.
Familiarity with DoD 5000.02, SECNAVINST 5000.2, NAVAIRINST 3905.1, NAVAIRINST 3960.2, NAVAIRINST 3960.4, and NAVAIRINST 4355.19.
General knowledge of aircraft hardware, software, test development, and test resource planning.
Experience researching, reviewing, and interpreting technical information related to aviation systems, acquisition programs, or test events.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage test resources in support of PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapons System program goals, test timelines, and emerging or time-sensitive requirements.
Prepare, submit, and maintain test resource plans or equivalent documentation in accordance with customer-established timelines.
Support the review and coordination of test products, including test plans, test plan reviews, post-test reports, briefs, white papers, and other required documentation.
Assess test execution planning and identify potential risks to schedule, cost, system performance, compliance, and effective test outcomes.
Generate and maintain metrics to evaluate test risk, compliance status, resource readiness, and potential impacts to program milestones.
Coordinate and support T&E reviews, meetings, and customer engagements as required.
Maintain familiarity with applicable T&E tools, compliance methods, databases, instructions, policies, handbooks, and acquisition documentation.
Manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) as required in support of test events and program requirements.
Maintain compliance with Navy, NAVAIR, PMA-280, and KBR training requirements, including cybersecurity and information assurance training.
Work in both office and aircraft hangar settings, adapting to changing program priorities, schedules, and mission needs.