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Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Junior Program Financial Analyst

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 10
Full-timeRemote in USA$59.1k - $106.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline is required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • Typically, 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or program support is required.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and financial reporting, are required.
  • Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and prepare accurate reports is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Willingness to learn government contract financial management processes and systems is required.
  • An active Secret clearance must be maintained as required by the program.

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and maintenance of program budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly financial reports.
  • Track actual costs, labor expenditures, subcontractor costs, material expenses, and financial commitments.
  • Maintain financial trackers supporting contract funding, ceiling utilization, and projected funding requirements.
  • Assist with Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis under the direction of senior financial personnel.
  • Support Technical Direction Letter (TDL) and Technical Direction Plan (TDP) financial tracking and cost reconciliation.
  • Collect and consolidate labor forecasts and staffing requirements from program functional leads.
  • Assist in reconciling subcontractor expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, and financial commitments.
  • Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, trackers, and management reporting tools.
  • Support preparation of financial information for program reviews, Government meetings, and leadership briefings.
  • Identify discrepancies in financial data and coordinate corrective actions with Program Finance and functional teams.
  • Assist with monthly revenue forecasting, cost reporting, and financial closeout activities.
  • Maintain accurate financial documentation and support compliance with Leidos financial policies and government contracting requirements.
  • Provide administrative and analytical support for program financial planning and reporting activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government contracts.
  • Familiarity with cost-reimbursement contracts, including CPFF or CPAF structures.
  • Exposure to program budgets, EAC/ETC forecasting, or financial variance analysis.
  • Experience with enterprise financial management or ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with subcontract financial tracking, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.
  • Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with Leidos financial systems and program reporting processes.

About the Company

Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1969

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