ANTARCTICA: Business Systems Director

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The Business Systems Director for the ASESC program will oversee financial reporting, EVMS data, cost engineering, and contract admin to ensure compliant, efficient program support for NSF Antarctic operations. You will lead the directorate, guide systems governance, and drive performance improvements across IT&C and business processes.

Collaborating with program leadership, you’ll maintain MIS tools like Costpoint, Maximo, and Power BI, while managing budgets and risk in a challenging, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years in business operations, finance, or contracts.
• 8+ years of leadership in complex organizations.
• Experience with large government contracts or federal programs.
• Knowledge of EVMS, financial controls, and contract administration.
• Experience with Costpoint, Maximo, Power BI or similar enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Business Systems Directorate and key financial processes.
• Lead managers and staff to ensure technical excellence, operational effectiveness, and growth.
• Oversee production of accurate financial reporting, EV data, cost analysis, and program performance information.
• Manage budget planning, funds management, cost reporting, and financial controls.
• Direct contract administration, subcontract management, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provide governance for MIS Portal and business applications (Maximo, Costpoint, Power BI).
• Maintain alignment between business systems, processes, and program needs.
• Support audits, reviews, and customer engagements to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

EVMS

Cost engineering

Contracts administration

Subcontract management

Business systems

Records management

IT&C oversight

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Costpoint

Maximo

Power BI

Job description

Program Summary

Upon award, KBR will provide full-spectrum base operations and science support to the National Science Foundations, for the Antarctic Engineering and Science Support Contract (ASESC). Locations will be CONUS, New Zealand, Chile and Antarctica. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is strong with over 1,000 people, providing not only life support services such as science support, construction, water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), lodging and dining facilities.

Title

ANTARCTICA: Business Systems Director

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

Upon award, KBR will provide full-spectrum base operations and science support to the National Science Foundations, for the Antarctic Engineering and Science Support Contract (ASESC). Locations will be CONUS, New Zealand, Chile and Antarctica. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is strong with over 1,000 people, providing not only life support services such as science support, construction, water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), lodging and dining facilities.

Job Summary

The Business Systems Director is responsible for the delivery of the program's financial reporting, earned value management data, cost engineering analysis, contracts and subcontract administration, business systems management, records and document control, and oversight of Information Technology and Communications (IT&C). The role ensures the program's commercial, financial, contractual, and information-management functions operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with contractual and company requirements. The position serves as a key advisor to Program Leadership while directing the systems, processes, and teams that support informed decision-making across the ASESC program.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Business Systems Directorate, including financial reporting, earned value management, cost engineering, contracts, subcontracts, legal coordination, business systems administration, records management, and document control.
• Lead and develop functional managers, supervisors, and staff to ensure technical excellence, operational effectiveness, and continuous professional growth.
• Oversee production of accurate and timely financial reporting, earned value data, cost analysis, and program performance information to support leadership decision making and customer requirements.
• Manage budget planning processes, funds management activities, cost reporting, and financial controls in support of program execution.
• Direct contract administration, subcontract management, legal coordination, subcontractor oversight, and consent activities in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Provide oversight and governance for program business systems, task order management processes, and business-system configurations.
• Maintain ownership of the Management Information System (MIS) Portal and business applications, including Maximo, Costpoint, Power BI, and related business and financial systems.
• Direct knowledge management, records management, configuration management, and document control functions to ensure compliance, accessibility, and records integrity.
• Provide directorate-level oversight of Information Technology and Communications through the IT&C Manager and ensure alignment between business systems and technology capabilities.
• Establish, maintain, and improve business-system controls, contractual processes, financial procedures, and records-management policies.
• Identify financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risks and elevate significant issues to Program Leadership as appropriate.
• Manage directorate budgets, resources, staffing plans, succession planning activities, and workforce development initiatives.
• Support audits, assessments, reviews, and customer engagements to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational and operational objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Contract Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, finance, contracts, program controls, business systems, or related functions.
• Minimum eight (8) years of leadership experience managing complex business, financial, contractual, or program-support organizations.
• Experience supporting large government contracts, major programs, or federal services environments is required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for financial reporting, contract administration, business systems, and program support functions is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, earned value management systems (EVMS), cost engineering, contracts administration, subcontract management, business systems, and records management principles.
• Experience with Costpoint, Maximo, Power BI, earned value management systems, or similar enterprise platforms is preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining financial controls, business processes, and compliance programs.
• Working knowledge of FAR requirements, government contracting practices, subcontract administration, and audit requirements.
• Experience with enterprise business systems, reporting platforms, and performance management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, assess risk, and make sound business decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to executive leadership and customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools.
• Must pass Enhanced Background Investigation (EBI) and overseas medical screening for Personnel Qualification (PQ) requirements.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid country-of-origin driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA, CFCM, CPCM, EVMP, or comparable industry credentials.
• Experience supporting National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, or other federal programs.
• Experience leading business transformation, process improvement, digital modernization, or enterprise systems initiatives.

KBR 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. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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