Gov Contracting Audit Operations Manager

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on operational processes and government contracting compliance. You will work with Finance, Contracts, Legal, and Compliance to assess controls and drive remediation.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue, you will identify risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and deliver practical recommendations across the business, including FAR/CAS/DFARS environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or a related function.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, business processes, and operational risks.
• Experience supporting audits within a government contracting, regulated, or complex corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support internal audit engagements focused on operational processes, compliance, government contracting requirements, and internal controls.
• Evaluate business risks, control effectiveness, and compliance with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to identify risks and develop practical remediation solutions.
• Support audits and assessments related to government contracting requirements, including FAR, CAS, DFARS, and other regulatory frameworks as applicable.
• Assist in the development and execution of risk-based audit plans and ongoing risk assessment activities.
• Monitor audit findings, track remediation efforts, and report progress to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, control effectiveness, and governance practices across the organization.
• Support external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance examinations by coordinating information requests and documentation.
• Contribute to special projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Internal audit

Governance

Risk assessment

FAR/CAS/DFARS

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

KBR in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on operational processes and government contracting compliance. You will work with Finance, Contracts, Legal, and Compliance to assess controls and drive remediation.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue, you will identify risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and deliver practical recommendations across the business, including FAR/CAS/DFARS environments.