KBR is looking for Business Manager in Columbia, MD. This local job opportunity with ID 3863311141 is live since 2026-10-02 08:16:19.

Overview

In this role you will lead business operations and financial management for complex government and customer programs within KBR's Project Planning & Controls team. You will drive cost control, forecasting, reporting, and contract administration to ensure objectives are met and programs run efficiently. As a trusted partner to program leadership and external stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and oversight to support performance and strategic decisions. This role offers impact across contracts, planning, and execution, with a clear focus on compliance and operational effectiveness.

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

Key requirements

• Bachelor's 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

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements
• Knowledge of DoD financial reporting requirements
• Financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting