Senior Budget Analyst - Flexible Schedule & Govt Contracting

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a detail-oriented Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across corporate functions. Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, this role ensures financial accuracy and helps inform executive decisions.

Experience with FAR, CAS, and DCAA, plus collaborative work with department budget owners and FP&A teammates, is essential to drive accurate analyses and continuous process improvements in a dynamic government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting or financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Foundational skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and Excel-based modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of functional department budgets.
• Assist in maintaining forecasting models for short- and long-term planning.
• Monitor budget performance and perform variance analysis; escalate issues as needed.
• Partner with department budget owners and FP&A team members on reporting and analysis.
• Prepare budget review materials and discuss financial performance with stakeholders.
• Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders and deliver financial insights.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS) and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits by organizing documentation and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation.
• Assist with financial system updates, reporting enhancements, and data validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

KBR seeks a detail-oriented Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across corporate functions. Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, this role ensures financial accuracy and helps inform executive decisions.

Experience with FAR, CAS, and DCAA, plus collaborative work with department budget owners and FP&A teammates, is essential to drive accurate analyses and continuous process improvements in a dynamic government contracting environment.