Defense Budget Analyst – Army Programs

KBR; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

The Budget Analyst at KBR supports TACOM-WVA by planning, developing, analyzing, and monitoring budgets for installation operations, engineering projects, and maintenance activities. You will work with program managers, engineers, and financial personnel to allocate resources and track expenditures in alignment with policies and regulations.

This contingency role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate across diverse teams to ensure financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and managing budgets, financial plans, or funding programs.
• Knowledge of budget formulation, execution, forecasting, and financial management principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop recommendations for budget and resource allocation decisions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget estimates, and funding justifications for management review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial management systems or databases.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage annual and multi-year budgets to support organizational programs, projects, and operational requirements.
• Monitor budget execution, funding allocations, expenditures, and financial commitments to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and funding limitations.
• Prepare budget estimates, forecasts, financial reports, and funding recommendations for leadership review and decision-making.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify funding shortfalls, cost savings opportunities, and budget risks.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, contracting personnel, and other stakeholders to develop resource requirements and funding priorities.
• Review funding requests, purchase requirements, and project expenditures to ensure accuracy, justification, and availability of funds.
• Maintain budget records, financial databases, and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, financial reviews, and reporting activities while recommending process improvements to enhance budget management and financial accountability.

Skills

Budget development

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Budget Analyst at KBR supports TACOM-WVA by planning, developing, analyzing, and monitoring budgets for installation operations, engineering projects, and maintenance activities. You will work with program managers, engineers, and financial personnel to allocate resources and track expenditures in alignment with policies and regulations.

This contingency role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate across diverse teams to ensure financial