Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting

KBR Careers; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements, evaluate controls, and ensure compliance across government contracting frameworks. You will partner with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Compliance, and operation leaders to drive remediation and strengthen governance.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAR, CAS, DFARS, and related regulations, with a focus on operational risk and control effectiveness in a complex corporate environment.

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 methodologies

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Govt contracting regs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting

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 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’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.