Senior Audit Ops & Government Contracting Lead

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses or incentives

401K matching

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on government contracting compliance, operational risk, and internal controls. You will collaborate with Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance to assess controls and drive remediation across the business.

The role requires 9+ years in audit or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven project management with regulatory frameworks such as FAR/CAS/DFARS.

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

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

DFARS

FAR

CAS

Job description

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting to lead internal audit engagements focused on government contracting compliance, operational risk, and internal controls. You will collaborate with Finance, Contracts, Legal and Compliance to assess controls and drive remediation across the business.

The role requires 9+ years in audit or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven project management with regulatory frameworks such as FAR/CAS/DFARS.