Business Manager

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We are KBR

At KBR we partner with clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive science technology and engineering solutions to governments as well as the top tier commercial clients in green hydrogen and green ammonia. With a full portfolio of services proprietary technologies and expertise our approximately 37000 employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance.

Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

As the needs of the world change were ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic sustainable and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

About the Role

KBR is seeking a Business Manager to join its Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) organization reporting to the Director PP&C. The Business Manager is responsible for leading business operations financial planning cost control forecasting reporting and contract administration activities in support of complex government and customer programs. This role oversees the development and analysis of project cost performance forecasting financial reporting contract compliance and business processes to ensure program objectives are achieved while supporting successful program execution.

Working under broad direction the Business Manager applies advanced project controls financial management and business operations expertise to solve complex challenges drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. The role provides leadership across business functions establishes priorities develops best practices and ensures compliance with applicable policies procedures contractual requirements and business objectives. The Business Manager serves as a key partner to program leadership customers and internal stakeholders providing financial insight operational oversight and guidance to support program and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all business operations activities supporting contract and program execution ensuring financial performance compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary business interface with Contracting Officers Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) Resource Analysts and other customer stakeholders.
• Administer contracts and provide guidance on contract interpretation compliance requirements and business processes.
• Oversee project cost control activities including actual cost analysis variance reporting trend identification and performance assessments.
• Lead forecasting efforts including labor material subcontract revenue profit and indirect rate projections.
• Review and approve financial analyses forecasting rates cost allocations account assignments and related business transactions.
• Prepare review and communicate customer financial deliverables program status reviews (PSRs) and other business performance reports.
• Support annual task order development pricing initiatives and long-range financial planning activities.
• Manage procurement-related business activities including material requisition approvals vendor coordination invoicing issues and accrual reviews.
• Ensure compliance with timekeeping charging practices supplemental pay requirements and internal control processes.
• Support internal and external audits and drive resolution of identified business financial or compliance issues.
• Provide business guidance to program leadership and ensure Program Managers and Deputy Program Managers are informed of significant financial risks opportunities and performance trends.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in business management project controls finance cost control contract administration or a related function.
• Experience supporting government contracts and programs.
• Experience with financial planning forecasting cost analysis and performance reporting.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively partner with customers program leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior managerial or people leadership experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale government services or defense programs.
• Experience with task order development proposal pricing and contract financial management.

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 teams 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.