Aviation Deputy Program Manager

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Technical Degree preferred)
Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively complex experience in Department of Defense aviation/aerospace acquisition programs, including but not limited to systems engineering, product development, test and evaluation, sustainment and program management
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in airborne test and evaluation of military aircraft and/or installed systems
Minimum of 1500 flight hours in military aircraft
Graduation from a U.S. military Test Pilot School full length course
Past or current designation as military aircraft commander or mission commander
Ability to operate independently to effectively satisfy job requirements without direct supervision
Effective communications, both oral and written, and to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance
Applicant selected will be subject to a ongoing government security investigation and must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Supports tasking at Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), Patuxent River, MD, with additional responsibilities at Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP), China Lake and Pt Mugu, CA
Serves as Deputy Program Manager for the NTWL/P Aircrew Services Contract, with additional responsibilities as a Senior Technical Advisor for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and/or Airborne Tactical Electronic Warfare programs
Assists with all facets of contract management, including oversight of all administrative, financial and technical responsibilities, as well as compliance with internal quality control measures
Works closely with KBR Director of Flight Operations, Program Manager, Chief Pilot and Aviation Safety Manager to pursue Flight Department goals and initiatives
Acts as a supervisor for select flight department managers
Additional duties as Senior Technical Advisor will include application of technical and tactical operator expertise to advise program management and/or flight test team leadership regarding pursuit of mission critical objectives, with emphasis in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Airborne Tactical Electronic Warfare
Most work will be conducted on-site at KBR’s Lexington Park, MD facility. Some domestic travel (approximately 10%) will be required in support of flight test leadership responsibilities, customer technical advisor support and support of internal KBR new business pursuits.

Developmental flight test experience
Current or former designation as a NATOPS Instructor/Evaluator
Advanced Degree (M.S Engineering/Technical or MBA)
Aviation Safety School – long course or Commanding Officer’s course
NAVAIR Program Management experience
DAWIA Advanced Program Management certification
Command-level military aircrew flight test supervisory / leadership experience
Experience with strategy/CONOPS development for integration of unmanned aviation assets into the Carrier Air Wing.