Senior Budget Analyst – Government Contracting & Forecasting

KBR, Inc; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with department budget owners and FP&A to ensure accuracy and informed decision-making, while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in government contracting or financial analysis, and strong skills in forecasting, Excel modeling, and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a 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.

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

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

FAR knowledge

DCAA awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

KBR, Inc in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with department budget owners and FP&A to ensure accuracy and informed decision-making, while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in government contracting or financial analysis, and strong skills in forecasting, Excel modeling, and analytical