Project Controls Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Kihei (HI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage budgets and financial aspects of projects. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of financial analysis experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Responsibilities include overseeing costs, maximizing cashflow, and ensuring compliance with government requirements. This role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex program management concepts.
• Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP.
• Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Calculate, control, maintain baselines and budgets.
• Review costs incurred and project future costs.
• Maximize project cashflow and minimize unbilled balances.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures; track costs and fees against budget; analyze cost trends and prepare monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables; develop presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for the project; document assumptions and evaluate opportunities and risks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Complex program management

Advanced Excel skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

COBRA

COGNOS

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Project Controls Specialist – KBR, Inc.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR. This role is part of KBR’s National Security Solutions team, providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The work can have a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate, control, maintain baselines and budgets; monitor project funding, schedules and milestones; calculate estimates to complete; process scope changes as needed.
• Review costs incurred and project future costs based on labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontractor costs, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Maximize project cashflow, review customer invoices, and minimize and reconcile unbilled balances.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures; track costs and fees against budget; analyze cost trends and prepare monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables; develop presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for the project; document assumptions and evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Reconcile weekly, monthly and cumulative costs and performance data; provide project variances, trend analysis of expenditures, and completion reports.
• Develop price/cost estimates using complex pricing concepts; apply FAR, CAS, and government accounting standards.
• Establish financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams; implement process improvement initiatives; provide mentoring and training while balancing multiple priorities and long-term objectives.

Work Environment

• Location: Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of financial analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, and Power BI
• Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA, DOD, FEDSIM)
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting

Compensation

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Basic Compensation ranges vary by location: Colorado, Maryland, California regions (as listed in original posting)

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 include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

EEO and Benefits

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 law. KBR offers a selection of competitive benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.