Strategic Budget Analyst for Government Programs

KBR Careers; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KBR benefits package

Job summary

The Budget Analyst at TACOM (WVA) under KBR supports planning, development, and monitoring budgets for installation operations, engineering projects, and mission requirements. Works with program managers, engineers, leadership, and finance to allocate resources and ensure compliance with policies and funding regulations.

Provides financial analysis, forecasts, and funding recommendations; maintains records, supports audits, and contributes to process improvements to strengthen budget management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and managing budgets, financial plans, or funding programs.
• Knowledge of budget formulation, execution, forecasting, and financial management principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop recommendations for budget and resource allocation decisions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget estimates, and funding justifications for management review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial management systems or databases.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage annual and multi-year budgets to support organizational programs, projects, and operational requirements.
• Monitor budget execution, funding allocations, expenditures, and financial commitments to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and funding limitations.
• Prepare budget estimates, forecasts, financial reports, and funding recommendations for leadership review and decision-making.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify funding shortfalls, cost savings opportunities, and budget risks.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, contracting personnel, and other stakeholders to develop resource requirements and funding priorities.
• Review funding requests, purchase requirements, and project expenditures to ensure accuracy, justification, and availability of funds.
• Maintain budget records, financial databases, and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, financial reviews, and reporting activities while recommending process improvements to enhance budget management and financial accountability.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Financial management systems

Job description

The Budget Analyst at TACOM (WVA) under KBR supports planning, development, and monitoring budgets for installation operations, engineering projects, and mission requirements. Works with program managers, engineers, leadership, and finance to allocate resources and ensure compliance with policies and funding regulations.

Provides financial analysis, forecasts, and funding recommendations; maintains records, supports audits, and contributes to process improvements to strengthen budget management