Project Controls Specialist (REMOTE)

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee financial and contractual tracking across various government contracts, ensuring accurate cost management and compliance. You will collaborate with Program Managers and operational teams, utilizing your expertise in financial planning and cost control to drive success. This flexible remote position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits that support career advancement and work-life balance. If you are passionate about contributing to impactful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of government contracting experience required.
• Mastery of complex program management concepts is essential.
• Experience with DOD and NASA reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost trends and provide guidance to maximize revenue.
• Develop and manage price/cost estimates and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Financial Planning

Cost Control

Schedule Management

Cost Estimation

Process Improvement

Education

BS/BA in related field

AA/AS in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

COGNOS

Costpoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title:

Project Controls Specialist (REMOTE)

Join the 30,000-strong, global KBR Team in delivering technology solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. KBR is a Great Places to Work certified company offering fulfilling careers, an exceptional employee experience, and compelling, competitive rewards. Our culture is driven by collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared purpose.

KBR’s Mission Technology division is seeking a Program Planning and Cost Control (PP&C) Analyst to oversee financial and contractual tracking across multiple government contract types. In this role, you will collaborate with Program Managers, Contracts, and other operational teams to ensure accurate cost management, forecasting, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background working for a government contractor,with expertise in financial planning, cost control, and schedule management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze cost trends, correct errors, and provide forward guidance to maximize revenue, control baselines, and minimize cost variances. Prepare forecasts using program resource estimates with applied rates and factors. Develop and re-baseline budgets as needed.
• Develop and manage price/cost estimates utilizing complex pricing concepts. Maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), charge number control, and analyze program funding requirements. Track, forecast, and analyze subcontractor and vendor costs, including fees and invoices.
• Monitor schedules/milestones to facilitate estimates to complete and process scope changes. Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to internal and external customers per contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Customer personnel to ensure financial and contractual deliverables are met. Interpret and enforce contract language while tracking compliance.
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives within the Finance/Program group. Contribute to the development of functional strategies and oversee global processes and procedures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to establish decision options, provide mentoring and training to less experienced team members, and manage multiple priorities effectively. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems independently.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience (options):

• BS/BA & 2+ years of related government contracting experience.
• OR AA/AS & 6+ years of related government contracting experience.
• OR High School Diploma & 10+ years of related government contracting experience.

Technical Skills/Software Expertise: COGNOS, Costpoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills).

Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with a DOD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain

Other: Mastery of complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements (DOD, NASA).

Working knowledge/use of COBRA.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

This position offers a flexible remote workplace setting. This role operates on EST/East Coast Hours of Operation.

Compensation: $64,000-$96,200. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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 a 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. #LI-ML2

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