Title: PP&C Lead Specialist Supporting NASA Extravehicular Activity Space Operations Contract (ESOC) and Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) Programs 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. KBR is seeking a PP&C Lead Specialist in support of the Extravehicular Activity Space Operations Contract (ESOC) and Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) Programs. These programs are integral to the Human Exploration Project Portfolio. We support a variety of customers, NASA and commercial. ESOC Broad range of Operations services for EVA systems and xEVAS is the Design responsibility for the Pressure Garment System (PGS) to include Space Suit, Environmental Protection Garment (EPG), Liquid Cooling Garment and Ancillary Gear, PGS Test Rigs and Ground Support Equipment. Commercial Programs are a variety in support of Human Space Exploration. Job Summary The PP&C Lead Specialist also known as the Business Manager is a key part of the project team, interacting with all levels of Program Management and colleagues in other functional areas. Business Manager oversees project cost forecasting, control, and reporting, ensuring compliance with contract and financial requirements including FAR and NASA regulations. The Specialist has full P&L and cashflow and compliance responsibility for projects of various contract types, terms, and levels of complexity with limited daily oversight. The position requires in-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and the reporting cycle, to include experience in Estimate at Complete ( EAC), variance and trend analysis. The Specialist tracks and reports opportunities and risks along with project backlog. The position relies upon experience, people skills, and broad knowledge of accounting and finance to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. The Specialist uses judgment and experience to solve complex and unique problems, interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. This position may also direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Roles and Responsibilities + Develop, maintain, and control WBS and lead project set up activities to ensure compliant and effective cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition. + Calculate, control, maintain baselines and budgets and monitor project funding, schedules, and milestones, calculate estimates to complete, and process scope changes as needed. + Review costs incurred and calculated future costs based on labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis. + Maximize project cashflow, review customer invoices and minimize and reconcile unbilled balances. + Oversee subcontractor expenditures, tracking costs & fees against budget. Analyze cost trends and prepare monthly accruals. + Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual deliverables, developing presentations and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. + Lead budget and forecast activities for the project, documenting assumptions and evaluating opportunities and risks. + Reconcile weekly, monthly, and cumulative costs and performance data and provide project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports. + Develop price/cost estimates using complex pricing concepts, applying FAR, CAS, and government accounting standards. + Establish financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. + Lead cross-functional teams, identify and implement process improvement initiatives, and provide mentoring and training while balancing multiple priorities and long-term objectives. Basic Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field and 10+ years of financial analysis experience. + Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, etc.). + Established command of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP. + Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills. Preferred Qualifications + Proficient knowledge in use of Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, Power BI. + Knowledge of standard government agency reporting requirements (NASA). + Familiar with NASA 533 reporting 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 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 KBRAt 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.