[Hiring] Cost Control Specialist @KBR

Role Description

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Specialist, Project Controls to join our team within Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) within Product Technology Solutions - Defense & Intel. CIP rapidly aligns to customer goals and delivers safe, innovative, cost-effective security solutions in demanding environments. Leveraging decades of hands-on experience, adaptable teams and proven processes to design, implement and sustain security systems at speed when infrastructure protection cannot wait. Our end-to-end capabilities enable faster deployment, reduced risk, and continuous mission readiness.

The Specialist, Cost Control is a key part of the project team, interacting with all levels of Program Management and colleagues in other functional areas. The Specialist, Cost Control has full P&L and cashflow responsibility for assigned project(s), overseeing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct daily oversight.

• Financial execution, program control and general government compliance monitoring task orders with financial reporting requirements on all contract types (CPFF, CPAF, T&M and/or Fixed Price).
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and the reporting cycle, to include experience in EAC, variance and trend analysis.
• Tracks and reports opportunities and risks along with project backlog and fosters a strong control and compliance environment.
• Identifies and implements process improvements along with knowledge of contract management procedures and government contracting processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.).
• Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills and development of PowerPoint slides.

Requirements

• Develop, maintain, and control WBS and lead project set up activities to ensure compliant and effective cost charging, billing and revenue recognition.
• Calculate, control, maintain baselines and budgets and monitor project funding, schedules and milestones.
• Maximize project cashflow, review customer invoices and minimize and reconcile unbilled balances.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures, tracking costs & fees against budget.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for the project.
• Reconcile weekly, monthly and cumulative costs and performance data.
• Effectively manage funding tracking and calculate future costs based on various factors.
• Perform moderate to complex accounting and analytical tasks.
• Develop price/cost estimates using complex pricing concepts.
• Establish financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques.
• Lead cross-functional teams, implement and support process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems independently.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively interact cross functionally.
• Capable of a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and high level of accountability.

Benefits

• Selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.