Sr Budget Analyst

KBR; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Maryland seeks a skilled professional for budget analysis and financial forecasting to support critical defense projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. This role offers a competitive salary range of $132,900 – $199,400 and a dynamic work environment focusing on impactful contributions.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a polygraph.
• 12-15 years of experience in budget or financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of experience, or Master's with 10-13 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive financial forecasts.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Support budget execution and monitoring.
• Draft inputs to the Congressional Budget Justification Book.
• Assess budget balances across functions.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Data collection

Cost reduction

Risk evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

KBR’s Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Forecasting: Develop and drive financial forecasts, analyze company results, and evaluate risks for all areas of the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows.
• Cost Reduction: Lead cost reduction initiatives and continue development of planning systems and processes. Present key business insights and recommendations to senior leadership to determine financial needs or goals and how to achieve them.
• Budget Analysis and Monitoring: Support all aspects of developing, executing, and monitoring budgets (internal needs and the Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget). Conduct budget analysis of financial data calls and portfolio reviews.
• Spend Plans and Execution: Develop and evaluate fiscal program builds, spend plans, track spending and execution, document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses.
• Support Experience: Draft inputs to the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress. Support CBJB NIP related sections and develop strategic program briefs.
• Budget Reporting: Assess IC budget balance across functions and disciplines. Participate in IPPBE. Produce talking points, briefs, products, reports, congressionally directed actions, and mandated reports related to budgets; work with USG and IC partners through interagency forums and working groups. Support budget formulation and document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses.
• Budget Development and Review: Prepare and process transactions, ensuring payments are certified. Develop fiscal guidance and schedules for each budget phase for review and acceptance.
• Data Collection: Collect and analyze data for financial data calls and portfolio reviews. Track legislation that may impact budgets. Develop financial standard operating procedures. Develop cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies. Record and track interagency agreements for Economy Act and other financial transactions.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience: 12-15 years of budget analysis or financial analysis experience

Compensation

• Basic Compensation: $132,900 – $199,400
• Location Note: This range is for the Maryland area only
• Additional Compensation: Bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation may be offered per internal policy or contractual designation (e.g., sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, incentives).

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At 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 being a People First company. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.