Senior Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Professional training

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting in Houston to lead internal audits focused on operational processes and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Finance, Contracts, Legal, and Compliance to identify risks and drive remediation across government contracting programs.

You will evaluate control effectiveness, support audit activities, and guide improvements while operating within a regulated, complex corporate environment.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Internal controls

GRC regulations

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

KBR is seeking a Manager, Audit Operations & Government Contracting in Houston to lead internal audits focused on operational processes and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Finance, Contracts, Legal, and Compliance to identify risks and drive remediation across government contracting programs.

You will evaluate control effectiveness, support audit activities, and guide improvements while operating within a regulated, complex corporate environment.