Sr. Specialist I, Project Controls

Title:

Sr. Specialist I, Project Controls

Position Description:

We are currently seeking highly motivated and experienced Sr. Cost Control Analyst to join our team within KBR’s Defense & Technology Solutions Business Unit (DTS); a business unit within KBR Mission Technology Solutions, that combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR Mission Technology Solutions  is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. DTS delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. Areas of expertise include digital solutions and integration mission operations, advanced data analytics, advanced technology and prototyping, and secure supply chain, logistics, and sustainment. KBR has a legacy of delivering high-impact and complex missions and continues to transform and evolve with cutting-edge digital tools.  With bold, innovative solutions that are efficient and agile, we are modernizing the defense world.  We will keep investing in future national security priority needs to ensure our customers have the best solution on the market. At KBR, We deliver.™ For more information, visit www.kbr.com.

Sr. Specialist I, Project Controls responsibilities include but not limited to:

·         Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting cycle, to include experience in EAC, variance and trend analysis.

·         Support the development of program plans and estimates, establish contract baseline budgets, plan milestones and keep financial records for future audits.  

·         Review project costs incurred by category, estimate future costs based on history, labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract rates, wages rates and risk analysis.

·         Analyze program funding requirements; keep track of available funding, maintain financial control logs and provide accurate funding status to both internal and external customers.

·         Analyze and validate project costs and project performance status.

·         Responsible for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) maintenance, and charge number control.

·         Reconcile weekly, monthly and cumulative costs and performance data.

·         Import/reconcile monthly budgets and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) forecasts.

·         Maintain and update T&M rate tables.

·         Perform complex accounting and analytical tasks, including transaction processing, account reconciliation and analysis, preparation and analysis of complex reports.

·         Oversee subcontractor expenditures, tracking costs & fees against budget.  Analyze subcontract cost trends based on actual burn rate and historical data for accurate subcontract monthly accruals.

·         Develop presentations and metrics for internal and external customers and maintain a high level of customer focus.

·         General knowledge of contract management procedures and government contracting processes.

·         Support process improvement initiatives.

·         Develop training materials, lead the process of training new employees and mentor junior analysts on the team.

·         Perform on-contract proposals by following approved pricing procedures, utilizing existing pricing template.

·         Perform all other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field and 5 years of applicable experience.

·         Proficient in Deltek accounting software (CostPoint, COGNOS/Business Intelligence)

·         Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with ability to handle conflicting priorities among work groups.

·         Capable of a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and high level of accountability.

·         Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex problems independently within a fixed period of time.

·         Cobra experience a plus.

·         Secret Clearance a plus but not required

Location:  Remote or Charleston, SC

Basic Compensation:

$94,050 - $141,075

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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