Project Control Specialist

KBR, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join their National Security Solutions team. This remote position involves managing financial data for contracts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting program management. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have relevant experience in financial analysis. Join KBR to contribute to impactful projects in national security and space defense.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and Government cost accounting standards.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain billable contracts in the accounting system.
• Monitor program requirements and cost performance.
• Conduct variance analysis of actuals vs budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cognos

Cobra

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Title:

Project Control Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR’s National Security Solution (NSS) Program Planning & Control function is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join the team. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of billable contracts in the accounting system (Costpoint) to ensure consistency with the contracts and support of the Program Management’s contract performance reporting requirements.
• Monitors progress of program requirements and cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met.
• Provides financial data for assigned contracts, to assist with the budget and forecast process.
• Produces cost reports and CDRLs to distribute to customers & internal management, when required.
• Conducts variance analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast.
• Supports month end close process by reviewing revenue, costs and profit on assigned contracts for accuracy.
• Supports Accounts Receivable as required during the monthly billing process.
• Reviews and approves monthly invoices, including gathering backup to support invoices for submittal to customers.
• Initiates funding alerts to the subcontracts administrator for all contracts assigned, if assigned contracts have subcontractors.
• Reviews subcontractor/vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Assists in the investigations and resolution of AR invoice issues, if needed.
• Reconciles unbilled amounts on assigned contracts as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related discipline
• 2 or more years of related experience in performing related financial analysis work
• Familiarity with financial accounting close process as it related to U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with Government cost accounting standards (CAS), as they relate to timekeeping, allowable cost, allocation of cost
• Excellent business acumen and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance, which is something that only a US citizen can obtain

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint8, Cognos, and Cobra

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Low, up to 10%
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

• The National Average salary for this position ranges from approximately $73,300 - $104,600.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.