Principal Functional Budget Analyst

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, this role works closely with department budget owners to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The analyst assists with budget preparation, variance analysis, audits, and process improvements in a collaborative environment, contributing to informed decision-making and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of government contracting or financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of functional department budgets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in maintaining and updating forecasting models for short- and long-term planning initiatives.
• Monitor budget performance and perform variance analysis, highlighting key trends and escalating issues as needed.
• Partner with department budget owners and FP&A team members to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of budget review materials and contribute to discussions on financial performance.
• Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders, helping address questions and deliver financial insights.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS) and internal financial policies.
• Support internal and external audits by organizing documentation and assisting with audit requests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation efforts.
• Assist with financial system updates, reporting enhancements, and data validation activities.

Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Principal Functional Budget Analyst

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Mission Technology Solutions - Defense, intelligence and space innovation technology at the speed of tomorrow.

KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. KBR delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At KBR, We deliver.™

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, this role works closely with department budget owners to ensure financial accuracy, monitor performance, and support informed decision-making. The analyst assists with budget preparation, variance analysis, and reporting while maintaining compliance with government regulations and internal policies and contributes to continuous improvement of financial processes in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of functional department budgets, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Assist in maintaining and updating forecasting models for short- and long-term planning initiatives
• Monitor budget performance and perform variance analysis, highlighting key trends and escalating issues as needed
• Partner with department budget owners and FP&A team members to support financial reporting and analysis
• Assist in the preparation of budget review materials and contribute to discussions on financial performance
• Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders, helping address questions and deliver financial insights
• Ensure adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS) and internal financial policies
• Support internal and external audits by organizing documentation and assisting with audit requests
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation efforts
• Assist with financial system updates, reporting enhancements, and data validation activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in government contracting or financial analysis (indirect budgeting exposure preferred)
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements
• Foundational skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and Excel-based modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work under general supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

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 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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 of 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.