Project Controls Specialist

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, a global engineering and technology leader, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Project Controls to join the Mission Technology Solutions family as it spins into Trinzic. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting with EAC, variance and trend analysis for different contract types, under minimal daily supervision.

Based in Colorado with hybrid/remote work, the position offers a pay range of $100,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and 4+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Knowledge of complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, schedules, etc.).
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI.
• Experience with government reporting (NASA, DOD, FEDSIM) and %-of-Completion accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting activities within the project team.
• Perform EAC, variance and trend analyses for various contract types with limited oversight.
• Track opportunities and risks, manage project backlog, and foster strong controls and compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

COBRA

COGNOS

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Controls Specialist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18, 000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Project Controls

Job Summary

The Senior PP&C Analyst is a key part of the project team, interacting with all levels of Program Management and colleagues in other functional areas. The position requires in-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and the reporting cycle, to include experience in EAC, variance and trend analysis for various contract types with minimal direct daily oversight. The Analyst tracks and reports opportunities and risks along with project backlog and fosters a strong control and compliance environment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field and 4+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.).
• Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge in use of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI.
• Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA, DOD, FEDSIM)
• Experience with Percentage-of-Completion accounting on fixed-priced contracts
• Availability to align core business hours with the Mountain Time Zone

Work Environment

• Location: Hybrid / Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $100,000 - $115,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• 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 foster 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.