Title:

Business Support Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Management to work with our team in Dayton OH. The selected candidate will support and report directly to the Senior Manager, Program Support Office (PSO). The selected candidate will be responsible for tracking program cost management, compliance with contract requirements, coordinating with technical, accounting and contracts specialist staff across KBR as well as working very closely with our clients and government contracting staff. Qualified individuals will have some knowledge of SBIR Phase III contracts, and experience in financial management and working within the Department of Defense. Knowledge of government contracts regulations and processes would be beneficial. It is essential that the selected candidate can work independently and resolve challenges of varying complexity, providing leadership with appropriate recommendations

Key Responsibilities:

Gather, validate, and organize all financial data in support of various SBIR Phase III contracts including labor, travel, and other direct costsMonitor cost plan compliance, understand deviations and work with Program Managers to mitigateReconcile all labor, travel, and other direct costs monthly to support finance department invoicing cycleWork with sub-contracts team to develop purchase requisitions and track & reconcile sub-contract invoicesPrepare related revenue and budget calculationsWork closely with clients’ contracting representative to manage all related issuesCollate Monthly Status Reports, burn rate charts and track all contractual deliverablesCoordinate system changes for supporting IT including adding new projects and staff to time management system (Deltek CostPoint)Support Senior Manager with other tasks as required

Work Environment:

Location: HybridTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Program Management experience esp. finance and contract management supportExperience working with DoD finance and contractsAbility to work independentlyAbility to collaborate with a group with diverse set of skills and experience, operating at various locations in the USAHigh motivation, and flexibility to work in a dynamic and innovative environmentExcellent communicator and ability to brief senior staffMS Office especially highly capable with MS ExcelUS Citizenship is required 

Desired:

Familiarity with SBIR Phase III ContractsKnowledge of government contracting including an appreciation of DFARs/FARs

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.