Business Manager

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead project controls and contract business operations: forecast, analyze, and report costs; ensure contract compliance; manage financial deliverables, audits, procurement approvals, and support pricing and margin analysis. Provide leadership and guidance to project controls staff.
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Business Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 

Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

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Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs needed within an organization. Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports. Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis. Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems. Under broad direction, is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related disciplines or sub-groups within the project controls function. Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of project controls to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. Manages the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to managers or professional staff. Participates in the development of project controls strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures in estimating, project risk control, cost control, and scheduling.

Oversight/execution of all contract business operations including:

  • Interface with Contracting Officer, CO Representative, and Resource Analyst
  • Development/maintenance of and ensure compliance with business office processes/procedures
  • Contract administration, compliance, and interpretation
  • Development/reporting of customer deliverable financial products
  • Review and analysis of actual costs
  • Review and analysis of forecast
  • Approval of forecasting rates
  • Cost performance analysis/review or prepare monthly PSR package
  • Cost allocation/account assignment
  • Timesheet auditing/charging guidance
  • Supplemental pay verification
  • Periodic rate analysis
  • Supports annual task order development and pricing activities
  • Prepare and maintain FY Program revenue and profit projections
  • Perform contract margin analysis
  • Approve material procurement requisitions / resolve issues with vendors/invoicing/accruals etc.
  • Support internal/external audits
  • Supports contract compliance and interpretation activities
  • Ensure PM/DPM are well-informed of business-related activities/issues

Qualifications -

  • Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 7+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of FAR and DOW FAR requirements
  • Knowledge of DOW Financial Reporting requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Prior Managerial experience is a plus

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 an 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 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.  

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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.

Skills Required

  • Undergraduate degree
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of FAR requirements
  • Knowledge of DOD/FAR financial reporting requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Prior managerial experience

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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The Company
Belfast
22,677 Employees

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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