Senior Audit Operations & Government Contracting Lead

Trinzic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on operational processes, compliance, and government contracting controls. You will work with Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance to assess risks and drive remediation, ensuring adherence to FAR, CAS, DFARS where applicable.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue and requires strong analytical, project management and communication skills to influence stakeholders

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Audit methodologies

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

KBR seeks a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on operational processes, compliance, and government contracting controls. You will work with Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance to assess risks and drive remediation, ensuring adherence to FAR, CAS, DFARS where applicable.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue and requires strong analytical, project management and communication skills to influence stakeholders