Senior Specialist, Stock Administration

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Senior Specialist, Stock Administration

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.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist, Stock Administration is responsible for the administration, analysis, and operational delivery of the company's global equity and stock-based compensation programs. This role supports core processes including equity grants, vesting, exercises, employee stock purchase programs (ESPP), and compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a strong employee experience.

Working closely with Compensation, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors, you will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting reporting and regulatory requirements, and ensuring effective day-to-day execution of stock administration programs within a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer global equity and non-qualified programs including, but not limited to, stock option grants, RSUs, performance awards, elective deferral, and ESPP, ensuring accurate processing of grants, vesting, exercises, and transactions.

• Execute day-to-day stock administration activities, including data uploads, reconciliations, and coordination with Payroll for equity-related transactions and tax withholding.

• Partner with external stock plan vendors (e.g., Fidelity or similar) to ensure accurate recordkeeping, transaction processing, and issue resolution.

• Maintain data integrity across stock administration systems and HRIS platforms, preparing standard and ad hoc reports for Compensation, Finance, and leadership.

• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, including SOX, insider trading policies, and audit requests.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to equity programs, transactions, and participation, providing clear and timely support.

• Assist in employee communications and education efforts related to stock plans and financial wellness.

• Support annual and cyclical processes such as grant cycles, vesting events, ESPP enrollments, and dividend payments.

• Contribute to system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of new programs or vendors.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in stock administration, compensation, or a related area.

• Experience supporting equity programs such as RSUs, performance awards, stock options, and ESPP.

• Experience working in a corporate or publicly traded company environment preferred.

Functional Skills & Expertise

• Strong understanding of stock plan administration processes, including grants, vesting, exercises, and taxation considerations.

• Experience working with stock administration platforms (e.g., Fidelity, E*TRADE, Morgan Stanley) and HRIS systems such as Workday.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and reconcile large data sets with a high level of accuracy.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of compliance requirements and internal controls (e.g., SOX) preferred.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Fully remote candidates nationwide are encouraged to apply.

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 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.