Business Analyst

About The Company KBR, Inc. is a leading provider of high-end engineering, scientific, and technical solutions dedicated to supporting national security and defense initiatives. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, KBR’s National Security Solutions team delivers advanced technology services to government agencies involved in intelligence, defense, and space exploration. The company emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and national interests. KBR’s dynamic work environment fosters professional growth and offers opportunities to work on impactful projects that contribute to the safety and security of the nation.

About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to join our team at KBR, Inc. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex software systems, developer tools, and enterprise applications used within high-security government platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and QA professionals, to ensure that all technical documentation is accurate, clear, and tailored to diverse audiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects, including AI/ML systems and data-intensive applications, in a fast-paced environment that values precision and clarity.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10 years of experience in technical writing for complex software systems, developer tools, or enterprise applications
• Proven ability to author, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical documentation including API references, system architecture guides, user manuals, and onboarding materials
• Proficiency with documentation tools and platforms such as Confluence, Markdown, Sphinx, DITA, or similar
• Strong understanding of software development processes, including Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and QA, to extract and document technical details
• Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git), issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA), and documentation pipelines integrated with code repositories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to write for both technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring tone and depth accordingly
• Experience documenting secure systems, regulated software, or mission-critical government platforms
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems, LLM technologies, or data‑intensive applications and their documentation needs
• Experience creating multimedia assets such as diagrams, flowcharts, UML diagrams, and video walkthroughs
• Proficiency with structured writing methodologies and single-source publishing approaches
• Experience establishing and maintaining documentation standards, style guides, and content governance models
• Ability to manage and prioritize documentation tasks in fast-paced, iterative development environments
• Contributions to internal knowledge bases, onboarding programs, and training materials for technical staff

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex software systems, APIs, and system architectures
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and QA teams to gather technical details and ensure documentation accuracy
• Create clear, concise, and user-friendly manuals, onboarding materials, and training guides for diverse audiences
• Utilize documentation tools and platforms such as Confluence, Markdown, Sphinx, or DITA to produce structured content
• Implement and uphold documentation standards, style guides, and content governance policies
• Design and produce multimedia assets including diagrams, flowcharts, UML diagrams, and video walkthroughs to enhance understanding
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge bases and onboarding programs for new technical staff
• Support documentation pipelines integrated with source control systems like Git and issue tracking tools such as JIRA
• Assist in documenting secure, regulated, and mission-critical government systems, ensuring compliance with security standards
• Participate in Agile development cycles, managing multiple documentation tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Provide mentorship and guidance on documentation best practices across teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $108,000 – $136,000 in California and $100,000 – $124,000 in Colorado, based on experience and skills
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with company matching options
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Support for professional development through training and certification programs
• Participation in internal knowledge sharing and career advancement initiatives

Equal Opportunity

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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.