Financial Analyst for Program Operations

About

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst for Program Operations to join our finance team in Digital Modernization, supporting our Defense Enclave Services (DES) program in Reston, VA. As a key member of the finance team, you will play an essential role in supporting and executing a variety of projects and programs, leveraging your financial expertise in financial control, including planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting.

The Defense Enclave Services (DES) program is a ten-year initiative focused on enhancing IT services for over 370,000 end-users across 22 Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of programs to support various customers.
• Collaborate closely with program managers to define goals, develop and maintain program budgets and schedules, and analyze program performance against baselines.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, reports, and analyses regularly.
• Participate in new business proposals and prepare proposals on existing contracts.
• Act as a liaison between the Program Team and cross-functional departments for financial research, budget management, and cash flow monitoring.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of various contract types and support audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and invoicing for all contract costs and financial data.
• Lead the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy in reporting awards, bookings, backlog, revenue, and operational income.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide reporting on actual program financial performance compared to forecasts.
• Ensure accurate program billing, cash collection, and resolution of unbilled receivables.
• Maintain program financial forecasts, including the development and management of program EACs.
• Support program start-up and maintenance by ensuring correct project setups.
• Analyze contract actuals for accuracy and ensure timely correction of any errors.
• Create and deliver monthly reports to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with program financial customer deliverables (CDRLs).
• Assist with ad hoc requests from internal management and external customers.
• Work autonomously in addition to collaborating with teams at various organizational levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field or additional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, or Economics-related financial analysis.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing contract cost and financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Government Program Finance.
• Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, Oracle Analytics, and other Leidos financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.

Compensation

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The pay range is a general guideline and does not guarantee compensation. Factors influencing offers include job responsibilities, education, experience, and applicable laws.

About Leidos

Leidos is a leader in industry and technology, providing smarter digital and mission innovations to government and commercial clients. With 47,000 employees globally, we reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on various factors. We also welcome applicants with criminal histories compliant with relevant laws.