Project Planning and Control Manager (Remote) - job 1 of 2

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Program Summary

KBR's Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.

Job Summary

The Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Manager is a key part of the project and functional teams, interacting with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as colleagues in other functional areas. The Manager has full P&L, cashflow, and compliance responsibility for a portfolio of projects of various contract types, terms, and levels of complexity. The Manager participates in development and delivery of project and functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to team members. The position may be responsible for global processes and procedures in estimating, risk identification and mitigation, cost control, scheduling, revenue and profit forecasting, backlog reporting, and program cashflow. The position relies upon experience, people skills, and broad knowledge of accounting and finance to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. The Manager uses judgment and experience to solve complex and unique problems, interpret internal and external issues, and develop best practices. Occasional travel may be required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support to the business segment, program operations, and segment finance leadership. Build customer confidence in Program Management and assure adherence to company policy and procedures.

• Evaluate project staffing requirements and staff capability. Improve staff competency including skills development and personnel and team capabilities.

• Set team priorities consistent with goals and objectives of the greater organization. Lead periodic check-ins to evaluate progress.

• Build business acumen among project and portfolio team members inside and outside of the finance function.

• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables, lead customer cost reviews, segment, program, and monthly operating reviews as necessary.

• Review weekly, monthly, and cumulative costs and performance data and ensure accurate variance commentary, trending analysis of expenditures, and completion reports.

• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual project financial performance ensuring accuracy, compliance and maximization of project cashflow and profitability.

• Guide corporate budget and forecast activities for the project portfolio, evaluating and documenting opportunities and risks, and consolidating, presenting, and obtaining approvals at the portfolio level.

• Coordinate 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 SOX, government, and customer requirements.

• Lead cross-functional teams, identify and champion process improvement initiatives, and provide mentoring and training while balancing multiple priorities and long-term objectives in a complex and demanding environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field and 12+ years of financial analysis experience. 

• Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.).

• Established command of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP.

• Strong understanding of government contracting fundamentals and government regulations and standards.

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills.

• US citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge in use of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI.

• Knowledge of standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA, DOD, DOS, FEDSIM).

• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting.

Compensation

The compensation range that we expect to pay for this position is between $145-175k annually. Actual compensation may vary depending on candidate location and experience.

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.