Program Finance Analyst

Description

The Defense Sector’s Non-Kinetic Effects business area at Leidos currently has an opening for a Program Financial Analyst to work in our Reston, VA headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to support our government customers by providing the financial analysis, reporting, billing and forecasting that keep our programs on track. In this role you will support a portfolio of programs as a key member of the program team, working directly with program managers and cross-functional partners to track program performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions that help our programs execute successfully.

This position is hybrid, with three days per week on-site at our Reston, VA headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze weekly cost, labor and subcontractor data against the program baseline, reconcile differences between accounting, timekeeping and reporting systems, identify risks, opportunities and unexpected variances, and recommend actions to program managers.

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports and customer-facing cost reports, and support internal and customer review meetings.

• Develop, maintain and update program forecasts, including Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).Prepare and review invoices and billing data in accordance with contract terms, resolve billing discrepancies and timesheet or charge code errors, and support program cash flow.

• Support financial tracking, billing and reporting across multiple contract types, such as cost-plus, firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts.

• Set up charge numbers, labor categories and timekeeping actions for new programs.

• Respond to data calls and ad hoc requests from program management, and provide financial input to proposals and business cases.

• Serve as the liaison between the program team and cross-functional departments such as Contracts, invoicing and accounting for financial research and issue resolution.

• Work independently with limited supervision and assist other analysts and finance interns as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience in program finance, financial analysis or cost accounting; or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Working knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

• Working knowledge of multiple contract types, such as cost-plus, firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, three days per week on-site in Reston, VA.

• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government contracting, including cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contracts, billing and invoicing.

• Knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as Costpoint, Cognos, Fusion, OAC, Power BI and Insight.

• Experience preparing monthly customer reports and program forecasts.

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, and experience building analyses or dashboards.

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Original Posting:

November 12, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 .

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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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.