Title:
USAID – PSA HIV: Lead Specialist, Cost Control (Contingency Hire)
Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
Program Summary
KBR is a global leader in engineering, technology, and government solutions dedicated to advancing national defense and security. KBR's Readiness and Sustainment division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking a Lead Specialist, Cost Control to support the USAID Procurement Service Agent (PSA) HIV program. This full-time position, based in Fairfax, Virginia offers a hybrid remote/office work schedule. The Lead Specialist will be responsible for forecasting, controlling, and reporting project costs, providing detailed analysis of variances, trends, and expenditures. This role requires a deep understanding of cost management principles, including labor productivity, material pricing, subcontracting, wage rates, and risk analysis. The position also involves solving complex cost control problems and ensuring projects remain within budgetary and financial guidelines. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary, as this role may include providing guidance to less experienced team members and coordinating resources across the program.
Please note: This position is contingent upon award.
Roles and Responsibilities
Forecast, control, and report on project costs, ensuring accurate tracking and management of expenditures.
Provide detailed analysis of project variances, including trending, expenditure reports, and completion projections.
Review project costs by category, calculating future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontracting, wage rates, and risk analysis.
Develop and implement cost control strategies to maintain projects within agreed financial parameters.
Use specialized knowledge and experience to solve complex, unique cost control issues and develop best practices for managing expenditures.
Prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and direct efforts to ensure timely and effective completion of project cost control activities.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cost control processes are adhered to and aligned with overall project goals.
Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members, ensuring adherence to established cost control policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all relevant internal policies, procedures, and business strategies while maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting.
Develop and present reports for senior leadership to highlight financial status and risk factors across ongoing projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, or project management, with a focus on forecasting and budget management.
Strong expertise in analyzing labor productivity, material price increases, subcontracting, wage rates, and performing risk analysis.
Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, provide actionable recommendations, and solve cost control challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or Cost Engineering (e.g., AACE certification).
Experience with cost control systems and financial management tools, especially in government contracting or large-scale program environments.
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.
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 team’s 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.
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.
