Business Operations Lead

KBR Wyle Services, LLC

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Dulles, Virginia Until 9/9/2026 12+ years exp First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
Job description

Title:

Business Operations Lead

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic business operations guidance and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Evaluate and apply private-sector best practices to mission requirements
  • Develop and implement business plans and operational strategies
  • Execute leadership priorities and operational initiatives
  • Support resource planning and allocation activities
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and organizational assessments
  • Analyze financial and operational performance metrics
  • Engage with industry leaders and external partners
  • Support initiatives involving financial regulations and capital markets

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic travel
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field and 12 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Project management experience and strategic planning expertise
  • Experience developing and implementing business plans
  • Knowledge of financial operations, banking regulations, and capital investment markets
  • Resource management experience
  • Strong interviewing and assessment skills
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with financial industry leaders

Desired:

  • Experience supporting federal or intelligence community customers
  • Experience developing organizational strategies
  • Experience conducting market or financial analysis
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
  • MBA or advanced business-related degree

Basic Compensation:

$94,200 to $237,300

This range is for the Virginia area only

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

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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, disability, 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, 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.

About this role

Summary

Provide strategic guidance, develop business plans, and analyze performance metrics for national security projects.

Job title

Business Operations Lead

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

on-site in Dulles, Virginia, no remote work allowed

Salary

$94k–$237k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active TS/SCI with Polygraphbachelor’s degree in business finance economics or related fieldproject managementbusiness plansfinancial operationsbanking regulationscapital marketsresource managementinterviewing and assessmentfinancial industry engagement

Preferred skills

federal or intelligence community experienceorganizational strategy developmentfinancial analysiscross-functional leadershipMBA

Specializations

business strategyfinancial operationsorganizational assessmentstakeholder engagementresource planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dulles, VA 20166, USA

On-site City