[Hiring] Senior Specialist - Project Controls @KBR

Role Description

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Project Controls, Sr. Specialist 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.

• Develop, maintain, and control WBS and lead project set up activities to ensure compliant and effective cost charging, billing and revenue recognition.
• In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting cycles, to include experience in estimates to complete/estimates at completion, variance and trend analysis and project schedules.
• 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, documenting assumptions and evaluating opportunities and risks.
• 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.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems independently.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and high level of accountability.

Qualifications

• Four years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex program management concepts.
• Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills.

Requirements

• Working knowledge in use of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI.
• Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA, DOD, FEDSIM).
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting.

Benefits

• KBR offers a 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.