Senior Cost Control Manager
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Senior Cost Control ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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.
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Who You Are
You’re a seasoned and analytical Senior Cost Control Manager with extensive experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring financial efficiency across complex projects. With a deep understanding of cost control methodologies, financial analysis, and project management principles, you excel at developing accurate budgets, tracking expenditures, and mitigating financial risks. Your strategic mindset and ability to interpret financial data enable you to provide actionable insights that drive operational success.
At KBR, you bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in cost management. Known for your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and implement cost-saving strategies, you play a critical role in delivering projects on time and within budget. Your dedication to financial accuracy and operational efficiency aligns with KBR’s mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions for critical operations.
What You'll Do
In the role of Senior Cost Control Manager, your duties will include:
Develop and implement cost control strategies and systems.
Monitor and analyze project costs and budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
Provide financial reporting and forecasting to management and project teams.
Work with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.
Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
Other duties as required.
Requirements:
Must be a US or Australian Citizen
Must possess a US TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of extensive experience in cost management or a similar role in a project-driven environment.
Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.
Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver – Together.
BENEFITS
KBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits.
KBR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
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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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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