Business Analyst

Trinzic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Business Analyst to support complex defense program operations. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, acquisition support, and financial management across the full program lifecycle, with collaboration across government customers and project teams.

You will analyze performance data, assist with budgets and funding submissions, and prepare reports and briefings for leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in business analysis or program management.
• Experience with government or defense program budgeting and execution.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and program performance metrics.
• Understanding of federal acquisition processes and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, programming, budgeting, and financial management for programs across lifecycle.
• Analyze execution data, funding requirements, obligations, and expenditures.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and justifying budget submissions and forecasts.
• Support acquisition planning, contract monitoring, and procurement coordination.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and financial analyses for leadership and government stakeholders.
• Track milestones, schedules, manpower, and resource allocations.
• Contribute to Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Program Budget Guidance (PBG).
• Evaluate performance metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management experience

Budgeting and financial management

Data analysis

U.S. Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

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 and 10 years of professional experience in business analysis, program management, financial management, acquisition support, or related government program functions, OR an Associate's Degree and 16 years of experience OR a High School Diploma and 18 years of experience.
• 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

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