Contract Closeout Billing Specialist

KBR•Mooresville, AL

10d

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Contract Closeout Billing Specialist to support final contract closeout activities for U.S. Government Services contracts in Huntsville, Alabama. Under general supervision, the specialist prepares and reconciles final invoices, validates incurred costs against billed amounts, and ensures billing accuracy and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The role uses Deltek Costpoint and Cognos to calculate final billings, submits invoices through customer payment systems such as PIEE/WAWF and IPP, and maintains reporting and metrics to manage closeout backlogs. The position supports cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials (T&M), and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts, partnering with internal teams and external customers to resolve discrepancies and support timely closeout. The specialist works with Finance, Contracts, Project Management, Project Controls, Accounting, and Subcontract teams, as well as external customers. The role is part of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is planned to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027. Employees who join the business before the spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without reapplying.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 6 years of contract closeout and government billing experience.
Prior experience in a U.S. Government contracting environment with hands-on billing exposure.
Working knowledge of government contract billing requirements and FAR principles, including contract types and billing rules.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliation and reporting capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to concisely document issues, actions, and outcomes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve discrepancies, and meet deadlines in a metrics-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Deltek Costpoint and Cognos for billing and financial reporting.
Experience submitting invoices through PIEE/WAWF, IPP, or similar government payment systems.
Prior experience supporting contract closeout activities, including final invoice preparation and closeout documentation.
Familiarity with audit-related environments such as DCAA and DCMA, and with supporting billing documentation requests.
Experience maintaining contract closeout trackers, backlog databases, and reporting dashboards.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end contract closeout billing for U.S. Government Services contracts, including cost-reimbursable, T&M, and FFP contract types.
Reconcile incurred costs against submitted invoices to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and calculate final invoices, including rate variance and final closeout billings, using Deltek Costpoint and Cognos reporting tools.
Submit invoices and supporting documentation through government invoicing and payment systems such as PIEE/WAWF, IPP, and other customer-specific portals.
Develop, maintain, and enhance closeout reporting, metrics, and trackers to support backlog management and monthly closeout targets.
Analyze contract funding and payment history to confirm funding sufficiency for final billing and identify opportunities for de-obligation where applicable.
Coordinate with Contracts, Project Management, Project Controls, Accounting, and Subcontract teams to resolve billing issues, clear discrepancies, and complete closeout deliverables.
Communicate with external customers to support invoice approval, resolve payment issues, and facilitate closeout timelines.
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve closeout efficiency and billing accuracy.
Work with a cross-functional closeout team to meet performance goals, deadlines, and monthly closeout metrics.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Flexible spending account
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Additional compensation may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to internal policy or contractual designation.