Strategic Defense Finance & Projects Lead

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase

Flu shots

Skin checks

Private health discount

Online learning

Mentorship

Career pathways

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a Financial Project Manager to support GWEO Integrated Work Package, providing Above The Line contracted support to the Department of Defence.

You will lead financial planning, forecasting and investment assurance across programs, working with Defence stakeholders to deliver capability outcomes within lifecycle frameworks.

The role requires NV1 security clearance or above and a collaborative, detail‑driven mindset with strong communication.

Qualifications

• PM experience on large defence acquisition programs.
• Strong budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Effective stakeholder management and reporting.
• Lifecycle capability modelling and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide investment assurance to program executives.
• Oversee budget, forecast and risk management across IIP.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting and Cabinet submissions.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to align to lifecycle frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Defence program experience

Analytics

Lifecycle modelling

Risk management

Communication

PM tools

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking a Financial Project Manager to support GWEO Integrated Work Package, providing Above The Line contracted support to the Department of Defence.

You will lead financial planning, forecasting and investment assurance across programs, working with Defence stakeholders to deliver capability outcomes within lifecycle frameworks.

The role requires NV1 security clearance or above and a collaborative, detail‑driven mindset with strong communication.