Senior Budget & Forecasting Analyst — Govt Contracts

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with budget owners and FP&A to drive accurate analyses, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in government contracting or financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel modeling

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will collaborate with budget owners and FP&A to drive accurate analyses, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in government contracting or financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.