Business Analyst

KBR, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Business Analyst to support complex defense program operations.

You will analyze performance, assist with budget development, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership across the full program lifecycle. The role requires close coordination with government customers, program managers, financial teams, and acquisition professionals to achieve objectives and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional experience in business analysis or related government functions.
• Experience with planning, programming, budgeting and execution for defense/government programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.

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 POM, 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 policies, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Skills

Business analysis

Program management

Financial management

Acquisition support

Government programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

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.