Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Support Contractor

KBR Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in the United States is seeking an experienced Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Support Contractor to provide on-site Advisory and Assistance Services to testing teams, delivering high-level process planning, execution support and SME guidance across all phases of operational test programs.

Responsibilities include lifecycle test support for DoW programs and OA/IOT&E/FOT&E for platforms like T-38 Talon, TH-1H Iroquois, T-6 Texan, and T-7 Red Hawk, with emphasis on identifying

Qualifications

• Experience executing DOW OT&E programs.
• Deep understanding of the OT&E lifecycle from requirements to reporting.
• Ability to analyze test plans, capabilities and risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for government advisory.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site AAS support across test design, planning, execution and reporting.
• Direct OA/IOT&E/FOT&E activities for multiple platforms (T-38 Talon, TH-1H Iroquois, T-6 Texan, T-7 Red Hawk).
• Assist in improving SAS processes and products.
• Contribute to test planning reviews and risk analysis.
• Help ensure weapon system capabilities are suitable, effective and mission-capable with clear leadership documentation.

Skills

OT&E lifecycle

DoW OT&E

Analytical skills

Clearance: Secret

Communication

Job description

Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Support Contractor

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Support Contractor to provide on-site Advisory and Assistance Services (AAS) to our testing teams. In this role, they will provide high-level process planning, execution support, and subject matter expertise to bolster government capabilities. The primary objective is to improve internal processes and products through non-decision-making AAS support across all phases of operational test programs.

Key Responsibilities

The contractor shall provide comprehensive AAS support to various aspects of test design, planning, execution, and reporting. Core duties include:

• Lifecycle Test Support: Assist on all phases of Department of War (DoW) operational test programs, from initial requirements creation and test design through to execution and final report generation. Ensure accurate requirements generation, robust test design, flawless test execution, and precise reporting.
• Platform-Specific Assessments: Directly support Operational Assessments (OA), Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), and Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) specifically for the T-38 Talon, TH-1H Iroquois, T-6 Texan, and T-7 Red Hawk platforms.
• Process and Product Improvement: Provide support to meet the strategic goal of enhancing and streamlining internal Squadron/Organization (SAS) processes and products.
• Analysis and Review: Contribute to in-depth reviews and analysis regarding test planning, test capabilities, test execution, and test reporting for tests and assessments of varying sizes and complexities.
• System Capability Validation: Assist in ensuring that weapons system capabilities are determined to be suitable, effective, and mission-capable. Ensure that any limitations, shortfalls, or risks associated with a capability are clearly defined, documented, and understood by leadership.
• Team Collaboration: Provide high-level process guidance and share operational test expertise to support and elevate overall team capabilities and proficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Significant background and proven experience executing DOW Operational Tests.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of the operational test lifecycle (requirements generation, test design, execution, and reporting).
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze test plans, capabilities, and reports, with a keen eye for identifying and clearly defining system limitations and risks.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for generating requirements, contributing to final reports, and advising government personnel.
• Clearance: Secret

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work operating in consulting, advisory, or AAS capacity within a DOW framework. Prior experience working in a test and evaluation organization such as U.S. Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Air Force Test Center (AFTC), U.S. Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA), or U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). Previous involvement working directly with the T-38, TH-1H, T-6, and/or T-7 platforms is highly desirable.

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.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.