Strategic Business Manager, Projects & Forecasting

KBR Careers; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is actively seeking a Business Manager to join its Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) organization. This role leads financial planning, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and contract administration for complex government programs, reporting to the Director, PP&C.

The candidate applies advanced project controls and business operations expertise to drive efficiency, partner with program leadership, and ensure compliance with policies and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business management, project controls, finance, cost control, contract administration, or a related function.
• Experience supporting government contracts and programs.

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

DoD financial reporting

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

KBR is actively seeking a Business Manager to join its Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) organization. This role leads financial planning, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and contract administration for complex government programs, reporting to the Director, PP&C.

The candidate applies advanced project controls and business operations expertise to drive efficiency, partner with program leadership, and ensure compliance with policies and contractual requirements.