Senior Budget Analyst, Government Contracts & Forecasting

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses/commission

Relocation benefits

Sign-on bonus

401K plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with department budget owners and the FP&A team to ensure accuracy and drive informed decisions.

Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, you will help with budget preparation, variance analysis, and compliant financial reporting while contributing to process improvements and system enhancements.

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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under general supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel-based modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

KBR Careers in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with department budget owners and the FP&A team to ensure accuracy and drive informed decisions.

Reporting to the Functional Budgets Manager, you will help with budget preparation, variance analysis, and compliant financial reporting while contributing to process improvements and system enhancements.