• Financial/Budget Analyst

    KBR (Dayton, OH)


    Title:

    Financial/Budget Analyst

     

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    Program Summary

    KBR is searching for an experienced Financial/Budget Analyst with a full spectrum budget planning, programming, and execution for RDT&E and O&M appropriations.

    Job Description:

    + Support the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOTE) with full-spectrum budget planning, programming, and execution for RDT&E and O&M appropriations.

    + Lead resource allocation, develop annual spend plans, monitor obligations/expenditures, and ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations and guidance.

    + Prepare and defend budget submissions and coordinate responses for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

    + Develop and deliver briefings to senior executives.

    + Implement process improvements (e.g., paperless invoicing), manage administrative controls, and maintain performance metrics across finance operations.

    + Partner with program managers, test directorates, and oversight bodies to align/develop financial strategies with mission objectives.

    + Serve as principal advisor on administrative and financial matters.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Plan, program, and execute annual appropriations (target scale: $200M–$400M) across RDT&E and O&M.

    + Develop POM inputs, budget exhibits, and justification materials; ensure defensibility of estimates.

    + Establish and manage spend plans; reconcile accounts; oversee obligations and disbursements.

    + Lead efficiency initiatives (e.g., paperless invoicing) and continuous improvement of financial processes.

    + Advise leadership on staffing, organizational planning, metrics, and performance management.

    + Coordinate and deliver briefings to senior leaders and Congressional stakeholders as required.

    + Track legislation and policy changes; interpret complex regulatory guidance; ensure compliance.

    + Collaborate with test & evaluation teams to align financial resources with operational priorities.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

    + 8+ years of progressive DoD financial management experience.

    + Demonstrated experience with RDT&E and O&M appropriations, budget submission, and execution.

    + Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

    + Proficiency in budget formulation, execution tracking, and reconciliation using DoD systems/processes.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + MBA

    + Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Level III

    + Graduate of DoD Executive Leadership Development Program

    + Experience briefing Congressional members and senior executives on budget matters.

    + Proven leadership of administrative and financial teams; performance evaluation and staff development.

    + Experience implementing digital financial workflows (e.g., paperless invoicing).

     

    Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

     

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