Business Operations Lead

KBR Careers; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Business Operations Lead who will guide strategic operations, develop business plans, and drive mission-aligned initiatives on-site. The role focuses on applying best practices, coordinating with stakeholders, and shaping financial and operational performance.

Ideal candidates bring a TS/SCI with Polygraph, a strong background in project management and strategic planning, and experience engaging with financial industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field with 12 years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Project management experience and strategic planning expertise.
• Experience developing and implementing business plans.
• Knowledge of financial operations, banking regulations, and capital markets.
• Resource management experience.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with financial industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business operations guidance and recommendations to stakeholders
• Evaluate and apply private-sector best practices to mission requirements
• Develop and implement business plans and operational strategies
• Execute leadership priorities and operational initiatives
• Support resource planning and allocation activities
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and organizational assessments
• Analyze financial and operational performance metrics
• Engage with industry leaders and external partners
• Support initiatives involving financial regulations and capital markets

Skills

TS/SCI

Polygraph

Strategic planning

PM experience

Resource management

Stakeholder interviews

Financial industry liaison

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Business Operations Lead Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business operations guidance and recommendations to stakeholders
• Evaluate and apply private-sector best practices to mission requirements
• Develop and implement business plans and operational strategies
• Execute leadership priorities and operational initiatives
• Support resource planning and allocation activities
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and organizational assessments
• Analyze financial and operational performance metrics
• Engage with industry leaders and external partners
• Support initiatives involving financial regulations and capital markets

Work Environment

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic travel

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field and 12 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree
• Project management experience and strategic planning expertise
• Experience developing and implementing business plans
• Knowledge of financial operations, banking regulations, and capital investment markets
• Resource management experience
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills
• Demonstrated experience engaging with financial industry leaders

Desired:

• Experience supporting federal or intelligence community customers
• Experience developing organizational strategies
• Experience conducting market or financial analysis
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• MBA or advanced business-related degree

Compensation

• Basic Compensation: $94,200 to $237,300 This range is for the Virginia area only
• 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 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.

Culture & Values

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’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. 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 believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. 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.