Senior Audit Operations Manager – Government Contracting

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Long term incentives

Job summary

KBR in Houston is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to support internal audit activities with a focus on operational risks and government contracting compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue, you will evaluate processes, assess control effectiveness, and drive governance initiatives across Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance. Strong collaboration and detailed risk assessment are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and assessing operational risks.
• Experience supporting audits within government contracting, regulated, or complex corporate environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements across operations and controls.
• Evaluate risks, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Compliance to remediate gaps.
• Support audits under FAR, CAS, DFARS and other gov't frameworks.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and ongoing risk assessment.
• Track findings and remediation progress for stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate documentation for external audits and reviews.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

KBR in Houston is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to support internal audit activities with a focus on operational risks and government contracting compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Controls & Revenue, you will evaluate processes, assess control effectiveness, and drive governance initiatives across Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance. Strong collaboration and detailed risk assessment are essential.