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KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world's toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We don't just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a Corporate Card & Purchasing Card Administrator in Houston, Texas to join our Global Travel Services team. This position is responsible for the administration and support of KBR's corporate card programs, including Travel Cards, Purchasing Cards (P-Cards), Central Travel Accounts (CTAs), and Meeting Cards. The role manages card issuance and maintenance, reconciliations, reporting, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution, and payment processing while delivering exceptional customer service across a global organization. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Compliance, and external banking partners to ensure effective program governance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process applications and account requests for Travel Cards, P-Cards, Central Travel Accounts, and Meeting Cards.
• Perform ongoing account administration, including credit limit adjustments, cash advance setup, password resets, renewals, suspensions, and cancellations.
• Support account reconciliations and payment processing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Submit, monitor, and resolve card disputes, fraud claims, chargebacks, refunds, and escalated cardholder issues.
• Prepare and distribute recurring program reports, including delinquency trends, account activity, spend analysis, credit balances, and management metrics.
• Conduct periodic reviews of card portfolios to identify inactive accounts, terminated employee balances, and compliance concerns.
• Maintain cardholder hierarchies, spending controls, merchant category code (MCC) restrictions, and approval structures.
• Support month-end close activities and assist with audit requests by providing documentation, reports, and supporting records.
• Deliver training and guidance to cardholders and approvers regarding policies, procedures, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain program procedures, user guides, desktop procedures, and training materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Compliance, and Information Technology teams to support program enhancements and organizational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline card administration processes, controls, and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience supporting corporate card programs, purchasing card programs, accounts payable, procurement, travel operations, finance, or related functions.
• Experience supporting financial compliance, expense management, or payment card administration programs preferred.
• Experience working within a global or multinational organization preferred.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support stakeholders across diverse geographic locations.
• Knowledge of commercial card program administration, controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple functions
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements within a regulated business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting both travel card and purchasing card programs.
• Experience working with Concur Expense, Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Experience participating in acquisitions, divestitures, or organizational transitions impacting card programs.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and process automation initiatives.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.