Program Finance Analyst, Lead

About the role

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Program Finance Analyst to support programs in the Kinetic Effects Business Area. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the Small Cruise Missile Program. This is a critical role where you will work alongside the F&BO Manager 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 Small Airborne Effectors Division Finance & Business Operations Manager. This role currently has no direct report responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities: - Responsibilities include EAC management, budgeting, forecasting, managing subcontractor hours, costs, and funding needs, as well as analysis of all contract cost and financial data. - Developing and driving financial forecasts and analyzing the program's revenue and costs - Communicating 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. - Supporting program invoicing. - Managing the month-end close process and performing variance/trend analyses as it relates to the financial performance. - Provide data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program financial reviews. - The position requires strong organization, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Successful candidate must 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. - In addition, candidate must possess the ability to work independently, in a team environment, with various organizational levels and manage multiple priorities. - Candidate will help drive innovation and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of program finance experience.
• Experience supporting programs in defense contract industry.
• Must have experience with EAC management, budgeting, forecasting, managing subcontractor hours, costs, and funding needs, as well as analysis of all contract cost and financial data.
• Hands-on experience with developing and driving financial forecasts and analyzing the program's revenue and costs
• Extensive knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.
• Analytical with strong communication and presentation skills.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain SECRET security clearance.
• 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:
• June 2, 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
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