Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Consultant - Policy, Economics & Strategy
Develop business cases, economic/financial assessments and investment frameworks for projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Consultant – Policy, Economics & Strategy will support KBR’s Strategy, Policy and Economics team by developing high‑quality business cases, economic and financial assessments, and investment frameworks for clients in water, defence, transport, energy and emerging sectors. The role involves strategic and economic analyses, financial appraisal, options assessment and the delivery of clear, decision‑ready written advice that can influence local communities and Australian infrastructure. • Develop business cases, economic and financial assessments, and investment frameworks for diverse infrastructure projects. • Conduct cost‑benefit, multi‑criteria, and risk analyses to support strategic decision‑making. • Produce clear, executive‑level written advice and recommendations for stakeholders. • Engage with clients, engineers, environmental and sustainability partners to deliver integrated solutions. • Apply quantitative analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations. • Provide policy advice and economic reasoning aligned with investment assurance frameworks. • Communicate complex policy, economic or financial concepts to a broad audience.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸business cases
- ▸cost‑benefit
- ▸risk analysis
- ▸quantitative analysis
- ▸financial assessment
- ▸client engagement
What You Bring
Candidates must be Australian citizens with a background in consulting, government, economics or a related field, and experience supporting policy, strategy or investment decision‑making in the private or public sector. Strong technical and business writing skills are essential for drafting business cases, options analysis and executive‑level advice, alongside robust analytical capability and the ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. Key skills include business case writing (strategic, economic, financial, commercial), economic appraisal and cost‑benefit analysis, financial analysis and investment evaluation, policy advice, multi‑criteria analysis, risk and assurance strategies, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure planning. Experience applying quantitative or analytical skills and translating analysis into clear recommendations is highly regarded. • Hold Australian citizenship and possess consulting, government or economics experience. • Demonstrate strong business writing, analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Requirements
- ▸australian citizen
- ▸consulting
- ▸business writing
- ▸analytical
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸economic analysis
Benefits
KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia provides professional services to private and public sector clients across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence, with a commitment to social and environmental sustainability and a digital mindset that drives innovation. The company’s growth offers unrivalled career paths, development opportunities and exposure to diverse projects in both urban and remote environments. Employees enjoy industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually, flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, novated leases, paid professional membership fees, life/health insurance discounts, employee stock purchase plans, paid parental leave, personal career development plans, and clear promotion pathways. • Benefit from industry‑leading salary, flexible work arrangements, and salary packaging options. • Access professional development programs, paid parental leave, and employee stock purchase plans.
Work Environment
Hybrid