Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements and drive improvements in controls across government contracting. You will collaborate with Finance, Contracts and Legal to ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and DFARS, while enhancing risk management processes.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions to implement effective remediation actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a 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.

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

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Govern contracting knowledge

Controls evaluation

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Title: Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting

We are KBR

When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients.

We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting‑edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are Finance

We are strategic partners to the business, providing financial leadership and insight that drives disciplined growth and long‑term value creation. We operate across global markets, navigating complex regulatory environments and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver practical, data‑driven solutions. Our agility, commercial acumen, and commitment to operational excellence enable us to support the business at every stage of its evolution.

About the Role

The Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting is responsible for supporting the execution of internal audit activities with a focus on operational risks, government contracting compliance, and internal controls. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue, this role will help evaluate the effectiveness of business processes, assess compliance with applicable regulations, and support the organization’s overall risk management and governance objectives. Working closely with Internal Audit, Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Legal, Compliance, and operational leaders, the Manager will identify risks, assess control effectiveness, support audit activities, and drive process improvements across the business while helping ensure compliance within a government contracting environment.

Key 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a 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.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment principles, and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, DFARS, or similar compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to assess risk, identify control gaps, and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting, internal audit, or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national firm.
• Experience auditing government contracting operations and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and strengthening internal control environments.

Additional Compensation

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
• Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.