Strategic Budget Analyst - Government Contracts

KBR, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Short term incentives

Long term incentives

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions within Mission Technology Solutions - Defense, intelligence and space.

The role partners with department budget owners and the FP&A team to ensure accuracy and compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government contracting or financial analysis, strong Excel modeling skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of government contracting or financial analysis experience.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Foundational skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and Excel-based modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Government contracting

Excel modeling

Education

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

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Functional Budget Analyst to support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across corporate functions within Mission Technology Solutions - Defense, intelligence and space.

The role partners with department budget owners and the FP&A team to ensure accuracy and compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government contracting or financial analysis, strong Excel modeling skills, and