Business Analyst

KBR, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Business Analyst to support defense program operations, including planning, budgeting, acquisition support and financial management across the full lifecycle of programs.

The role requires deep analysis of performance data, budget development and execution, and collaboration with government customers and cross-functional teams to drive data-driven recommendations for leadership and mission-critical objectives.

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.

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.

Skills

Business analysis

Program management

Financial management

Acquisition support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Business Analyst

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 and 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.

Corporate Culture

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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together. KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR values: We value our people - we create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We deliver - we are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We are people of integrity - we value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We empower - we empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We are a team of teams - we have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, we deliver.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.