Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Support Contractor

KBR - 4.1

San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Report preparation Requirements design Requirements analysis Data interpretation Test analysis Risk & issue management Project stakeholder communication Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Full Job Description Location San Antonio, Texas Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id

R2129902

Posted Date 09/14/2026 JOB

DESCRIPTION

Title:

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 (A&AS) 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 A&AS support across all phases of operational test programs. Key Responsibilities The contractor shall provide comprehensive A&AS 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 A&AS 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. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. 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.