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Program Financial Analyst III @ Leidos

Reston, VAOnsiteFull-time
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Description The Maritime Business Area within Defense has a contingent opening for a Program Financial Analyst 3, for the $2.9B hybrid Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) Task Order. In this role, you will serve as a critical member of the team and help define the program's financial goals and objectives; create and maintain a program's budget, analyze progress reported against the program baseline; identify risks and opportunities against the program baseline; and recommend actions to improve progress to achieve flawless program execution.

We are seeking a talented and energetic candidate to work with the best and brightest employees around the country in creating innovative all-encompassing solutions for our programs. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop, own, and refine financial forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Complete (EAC) for the program and individual projects, with collaboration across stakeholders and analysis of revenue and cost elements down to the project levelPrepare and analyze quarterly EACs, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long Range Plans (LRP) for internal controls and Business Area planningManage program and project life-cycle financial activities across Task Orders, including project setup/maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial projections, subcontractor and funding tracking, period close, and variance analysisSupport monthly closing of key financial measurements (revenue, operating income, operating cash flow) and lead variance analysis against forecast for internal and external reportingLead development, maintenance, and tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries, work authorization processes, funding management, material control, cost collection, technical performance, and integrated analysis/reportingManage subcontract and Intercompany Work Order financial activities, including EAC analysis, funding, and invoicing coordinationParticipate in the invoicing process, including reconciliation of backup documentation, issuance of project-specific invoices, and coordination of stakeholder approvalsConstruct reports, dashboards, and quantitative displays to communicate program performance, revenue, profit, cash, backlog, risks & opportunities, and cost elements to internal and external audiencesServe as liaison between program team and project performing teams to conduct financial research and coordinate internal project performer meetings with project-level guidance and analysisCollaborate with Program Managers, Key Personnel, F&BO managers, operations/line management, finance personnel (including FP&A groups), contracts personnel, procurement specialists, and technical personnel across other functional support organizationsParticipate in proposal development through cost modeling, cost volume assistance, business case generation/support, and pricing reviewsDrive innovation, automation, and process improvements within the program to enhance efficiencySupport ad hoc requests from internal and external customers while working independently and collaboratively across various organizational levels Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a BA degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.Experience with multiple contract types (CPAF, CPFF, T&M, and hybrid) in a government contracting environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, Teams)Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, PowerPivot, SQL) and willingness to learn Python for data analysis, manipulation, and automationDeep working knowledge of Insight, including upload forms, drill-through forms, and ad hoc analysis capabilitiesProficiency in writing Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) queries for automation and standard weekly, monthly, and quarterly reportingStrong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including revenue recognition, project control, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost accounting, journal entries, and financial statement analysisExperience with financial management activities including invoicing support, accruals, program financial revenue projections, variance analysis, and contract deliverablesExcellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify financial drivers and perform both high-level and detailed analysisStrong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in group support structuresStrong organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting internal and external stakeholdersExperience redesigning business processes to improve efficiency Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with programming languages (Python or similar) at basic or intermediate proficiency levelExperience with the Leidos tool suite other than Insight and OAC (Costpoint, Fusion, Cognos, SLATE, SCOPE, SCAR, BART, etc.)Prior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experienceKnowledge of contract setup processes and proceduresFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) conceptsExperience with AI models, including prompt engineering best practices and discernment of appropriate AI applicationExperience with FEDSIM/AAS as a customerLocation primary preference is onsite in Honolulu, HILocation secondary preference is remote or in Leidos Global Headquarters in Reston, VA If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

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