Billing Specialist (Hybrid) at KBR, Inc. in Houston, TX

Title: Billing Specialist (Hybrid)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with 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.

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division 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.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join the Shared Services Accounts Receivable (AR) Department within the Exploration and Logistics’ Business Unit in Houston, TX. This team supports a diverse portfolio of government and commercial customers such as the Department of Defense and the Department of State across global operations.

In this role you will partner with the Project Controls team to prepare, generate, and submit invoices for Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Material contracts using multiple customer systems to ensure compliance with contract and internal requirements. You will work cross functionally with various teams to meet invoicing deadlines, support data entry activities, and respond to customer inquiries while following established billing procedures.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with two days per week on-site. During periods of Accelerated Billing weekend work will be expected.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare, generate, and submit invoices across multiple contract types, including Fixed Price, Time & Material, and Cost Reimbursable.

• Submit invoices through various customer systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government pay offices to resolve billing issues and support smooth invoicing operations.

• Apply established policies, procedures, and contract requirements to troubleshoot billing discrepancies and address issues of varying complexity.

• Perform data entry, reporting, and basic analysis to support Accounts Receivable activities and maintain accurate billing records.

• Assist with general administrative and AR support tasks as needed to meet department and business unit objectives.

• Adapt to evolving responsibilities and process changes in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

• Maintain effective oral and written communication with project teams, customers, and other billing stakeholders.

• Support peak-period workloads by working overtime when necessary to meet critical billing deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Typically 2+ years of billing, accounting, or finance-related experience, preferably within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong capabilities in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing shifting priorities.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to assume new responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, particularly within the Billing module.
• Familiarity with SAP billing functionality; willingness and ability to learn new financial systems.
• Previous experience supporting Federal Government Contracting billing processes, including exposure to contract requirements and customer billing systems.

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 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.