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Sr. Specialist - Project Controls at KBR | LAYIQ

Develop, maintain, and control WBS and lead project set up activities to ensure compliant and effective cost charging, billing and revenue recognition.
In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting cycles, to include experience in estimates to complete/estimates at completion, variance and trend analysis and project schedules.
Calculate, control, maintain baselines and budgets and monitor project funding, schedules and milestones, calculate estimates to complete, and process scope changes as needed.
Maximize project cashflow, review customer invoices and minimize and reconcile unbilled balances.
Oversee subcontractor expenditures, tracking costs & fees against budget. Analyze cost trends and prepare monthly accruals.
Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables, developing presentations and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for the project, documenting assumptions and evaluating opportunities and risks.
Reconcile weekly, monthly and cumulative costs and performance data and provide project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports.
Effectively manage funding tracking and calculate future costs based on labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontractor costs and fees, wage rates, and risk analysis.
Perform moderate to complex accounting and analytical tasks, including transaction processing, account reconciliation and analysis, cost accruals, and journal entries.
General knowledge of contract management procedures and government contract processes.
Develop price/cost estimates using complex pricing concepts, applying FAR, CAS, and government accounting standards.
Establish financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams, implement and support process improvement initiatives, and provide mentoring and training while balancing multiple priorities and long-term objectives.
Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems independently as well as work well with a team.
Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to effectively interact cross functionally both with verbal and written skills and ability to present to internal and external customers with a high level of customer focus.
Capable of a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, high level of accountability, and performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Environment: Location: Hybrid
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications: Four years of applicable experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.).
Knowledge of financial accounting as it relates to U.S. GAAP.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills and development of PowerPoint slides.

Working knowledge in use of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI.
Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA, DOD, FEDSIM).
Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.
Basic Compensation: $90,000.00 - 120,000.00/year.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Sr. Specialist - Project Controls

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