About the position
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR's National Security Solution (NSS) Program Planning & Control function is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join the team. This is a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of billable contracts in the accounting system (Costpoint) to ensure consistency with the contracts and support of the Program Management's contract performance reporting requirements.
- Monitors progress of program requirements and cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met.
- Provides financial data for assigned contracts, to assist with the budget and forecast process.
- Produces cost reports and CDRLs to distribute to customers & internal management, when required.
- Conducts variance analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast.
- Supports month end close process by reviewing revenue, costs and profit on assigned contracts for accuracy.
- Supports Accounts Receivable as required during the monthly billing process.
- Reviews and approves monthly invoices, including gathering backup to support invoices for submittal to customers.
- Initiates funding alerts to the subcontracts administrator for all contracts assigned, if assigned contracts have subcontractors.
- Reviews subcontractor/vendor invoices for accuracy.
- Assists in the investigations and resolution of AR invoice issues, if needed.
- Reconciles unbilled amounts on assigned contracts as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related discipline
- 2 or more years of related experience in performing related financial analysis work
- Familiarity with financial accounting close process as it related to U.S. GAAP
- Familiarity with Government cost accounting standards (CAS), as they relate to timekeeping, allowable cost, allocation of cost
- Excellent business acumen and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance, which is something that only a US citizen can obtain
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint 8, Cognos, and Cobra
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
