KBR, Inc

Business Analyst

KBR, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of business analysis or related professional experience.
  • Experience in government program planning, budgeting, and execution.
  • Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial reports and program metrics.
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition processes and program lifecycle management.
  • Active U.S. Citizen with a Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

  • Support financial management activities for program lifecycles.
  • Analyze program execution data and funding requirements.
  • Assist with budget preparation, review, and justification.
  • Facilitate acquisition planning and contract execution monitoring.
  • Prepare reports and financial analyses for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Track milestones, schedules, and resource allocations.
  • Evaluate program performance metrics for improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects supporting national security.
  • Direct involvement with government customers and functional stakeholders.
  • Engagement in complex defense programs with a clear impact.
  • Minimal travel requirements, ensuring work-life balance.
  • Standard working hours in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Title:
Business Analyst

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Business Analyst to support complex defense program operations in Huntsville, Alabama. This position serves as a key member of a program office responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, acquisition support, and financial management activities across the full lifecycle of assigned programs. The selected candidate will analyze program performance, support resource allocation decisions, assist with budget development and execution, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership. The role requires close coordination with government customers, program managers, financial teams, acquisition professionals, and functional stakeholders to achieve program objectives. This position offers the opportunity to directly contribute to mission-critical capabilities supporting national security programs while helping ensure effective stewardship of government resources.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Support planning, programming, budgeting, and financial management activities for assigned programs throughout all lifecycle phases.
  • Analyze program execution data, funding requirements, obligations, and expenditures to support informed decision-making.
  • Assist in the development, review, and justification of budget submissions, forecasts, and program funding documentation.
  • Support acquisition planning activities, contract execution monitoring, and coordination of procurement-related actions.
  • Prepare reports, briefings, financial analyses, and status updates for program leadership and government stakeholders.
  • Track program milestones, schedules, manpower requirements, and resource allocations to support successful program execution.
  • Support development and review of Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Budget Guidance (PBG), and related planning documents.
  • Evaluate program performance metrics and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in business analysis, program management, financial management, acquisition support, or related government program functions.
  • Experience supporting planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities for government or defense programs.
  • Experience preparing and analyzing financial reports, budget documentation, or program performance metrics.
  • Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes and program lifecycle management.
  • U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Army, aviation, missile, or defense acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Budget Guidance (PBG), and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) processes.
  • Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Military Interdepartmental Procurement Requests (MIPRs), or other government funding mechanisms.
  • Experience leading business management activities within a program office environment.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Program Management, or a related field.


Work Environment
  • Location: On-site, Huntsville, Alabama
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-20%)
  • Working Hours: Standard


About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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