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Cost Control Analyst - Pre-Contract Closeout

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in project planning and controls
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Accounting experience
  • Experience with government billing and collections

Responsibilities

  • Tracking and overseeing programs' closeout progress within the scope of cost control
  • Partnering with Program Control Analysts to finalize close out actions
  • Maintaining contract files in accordance with contract retention policies and regulations
  • Updating any required databases, spreadsheets and systems related to contract closeout actions

Key facts

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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KBR, Inc.

Engineering Services

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 30,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Title:

Cost Control Analyst - Pre-Contract Closeout

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR 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.

KBR is seeking a Cost Control Analyst to join our team. This position is detail oriented and will partner with Operations, Contracts, Subcontracts, Compliance and Billing while performing the cost control portion of contract closeout to include but not limited to: verify allowable costs, review of cost past POP as trailing costs, research multiple systems for reporting accuracy, analyze costs on hold, identify cost overrun and initiate request for additional funds, analyze earned fee vs invoiced, analyze unbilled costs/fee and conducting de-obligation of funds by CLIN/SLIN/ACRN. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills who takes initiative to proactively identify, address, and help prevent foreseeable issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tracking and overseeing programs' closeout progress within the scope of cost control 

  • Partnering with Program Control Analysts to finalize close out actions

  • Maintaining contract files in accordance with (IAW) contract retention policies and regulations

  • Updating any required databases, spreadsheets and systems related to contract closeout actions

  • Partnering with shared services AR to processes interim invoices

  • Partnering with shared services AP to process subcontractor invoices

  • Receiving and processing requests to de-obligate excess funding

Work Environment:

  • Location: Remote
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Flexible

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in project planning and controls
  • Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Accounting experience
  • Experience with government billing and collections
  • Familiarity with legacy ERP systems

Basic Compensation: $93,000.00 - $140,000.00.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

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