Senior Project Controls & Finance Manager

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Business Manager to join its Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) organization in Houston, TX. The role leads business operations, financial planning, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and contract administration for complex government and customer programs.

Working with program leadership, you will provide financial insight, drive operational efficiency, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and guide decision-making across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business management, project controls, finance, cost control, or contract administration.
• Experience supporting government contracts and programs.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all business operations activities supporting contract and program execution, ensuring financial performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary business interface with Contracting Officers, CORs, Resource Analysts, and other customer stakeholders.
• Administer contracts and provide guidance on contract interpretation, compliance requirements, and business processes.
• Oversee project cost control activities, including actual cost analysis, variance reporting, trend identification, and performance assessments.
• Lead forecasting efforts, including labor, material, subcontract, revenue, profit, and indirect rate projections.
• Review and approve financial analyses, forecasting rates, cost allocations, account assignments, and related business transactions.
• Prepare, review, and communicate customer financial deliverables, program status reviews (PSRs), and other business performance reports.
• Support annual task order development, pricing initiatives, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Manage procurement-related business activities, including material requisition approvals, vendor coordination, invoicing issues, and accrual reviews.
• Ensure compliance with timekeeping, charging practices, supplemental pay requirements, and internal control processes.
• Support internal and external audits and drive resolution of identified business, financial, or compliance issues.
• Provide business guidance to program leadership and ensure Program Managers and Deputy Program Managers are informed of significant financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Financial forecasting

Contract administration

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Job description

KBR is seeking a Business Manager to join its Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) organization in Houston, TX. The role leads business operations, financial planning, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and contract administration for complex government and customer programs.

Working with program leadership, you will provide financial insight, drive operational efficiency, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and guide decision-making across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.