Business Operations Lead

KBR Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,200 - 237,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team offers high-end engineering and technology solutions for intelligence and national security. The Business Operations Lead role focuses on strategic planning, financial operations, and cross-functional leadership to advance mission objectives on-site in Virginia.

Qualified candidates will hold TS/SCI with Polygraph, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of experience, with demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field and 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 investment 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 with Polygraph

Strategic planning

Project management

Financial operations knowledge

Resource management

Interviewing and assessment

Engagement with financial industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics or related field

12+ years of experience

Job description

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.

Business Operations Lead

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

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field and 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 investment markets.
• Resource management experience.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with financial industry leaders.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Basic Compensation

$94,200 to $237,300

This range is for the Virginia area only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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.