Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Program Finance Analyst to support programs in the Aerospace Business Area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Finance Lead in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the Thermal Protection System Program. This is a critical role where you will work alongside the Finance Lead in the development and all aspects of financial accounting, including the Annual Operation Planning (AOP) and financial forecasting for the program.  The successful candidate will report to the Hypersonic Systems Division Finance & Business Operations Manager. This is an individual contributor role with no direct report responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support EAC management, budgeting, forecasting, managing subcontractor hours, costs, and funding needs, as well as analysis of all contract cost and financial data.
• Develop and drive financial forecasts and analyze the program’s revenue and costs
• Communicate key business insights and recommendations to achieve the program’s current and future goals and making specific recommendations that will result in cost reduction and profit/process improvements.
• Participate in the scheduling, planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the travel dollars on the program.
• Provide backup and calculation of accruals every period. 
• Support program invoicing.
• Manage the month-end close process and perform variance/trend analyses as it relates to the financial performance.
• Provide data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program financial reviews. 
• Evaluate, monitor, and implement policies, practices, and functional performance standards.
• Significant interface with the Program Managers, Contracts, FP&A, IT, Logistics, Procurement, Quality and other Support organizations. 
• Candidate will help drive innovation and automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of program finance-related experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.
• Analytical with strong communication and presentation skills.
• The position requires strong organization, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment, with various organizational levels and manage multiple priorities.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

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Preferred Qualifications​

• Knowledge of Leidos financial systems and applications; such as OAC, Fusion, Insight, Cost Point, and Cognos. 
• Proficient in Microsoft applications; such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Original Posting Date:

2024-11-13

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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

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.