Finance Manager

KBR, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

27d

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. 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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award anticipated in June 2027 KBR is seeking a Finance Manager to join the team, supporting a government client in the Northern Virginia Area. This role oversees full P&L and cash flow responsibility for the program, managing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct supervision. The ideal candidate requires in-depth expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), variance and trend analysis, and reporting cycles. The Finance Manager identifies financial opportunities and risks, supports backlog management, fosters a strong control and compliance environment, and applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles, contract management, and government contracting processes, including FAR and CAS.

Requirements

• Required Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and program management experience, including hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, variance and trend analysis).
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with multiple contract types (CPAF, FFP, LOE, CR) within the DoD / IC community
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong quality control and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, or Power BI.
• Knowledge of standard U.S. government agency reporting requirements
• Experience working on Government Working Capital Funded programs

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control work breakdown structures (WBS) and lead project set-up activities to ensure compliant cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee project budgets, baselines, funding, schedules, and milestones, including calculating estimates to complete (ETC/EAC) and processing scope changes.
• Review incurred costs and forecast future expenditures using labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontract agreements, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Monitor and maximize project cash flow by reviewing customer invoices, reconciling unbilled balances, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures, track costs and fees against budget, analyze trends, and prepare monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual objectives, preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for assigned projects by documenting assumptions and evaluating financial opportunities and risks.
• Reconcile weekly, monthly, and cumulative cost and performance data; provide variance analysis, trending, and completion reporting.
• Develop price and cost estimates using complex pricing concepts and applicable government accounting standards (FAR, CAS).
• Establish and maintain financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate project status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship and guidance while managing multiple priorities and long-term objectives.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level