Program Finance Analyst, Senior

Leidos

$92K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of finance experience, especially in finance operations.
  • Experience in defense contracting with knowledge of various contract types, including FFP and Cost Plus.
  • Hands-on expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and general accounting principles.
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) maintenance.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proactive attitude with problem-solving capabilities.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program financial planning and analysis including AOP and quarterly forecasts.
  • Collaborate with various teams to align financial objectives.
  • Provide financial leadership for EVM and conduct cost performance analysis.
  • Support internal and customer reporting requirements and presentations.
  • Work with program leadership to assess performance and mitigate risks.
  • Conduct ad-hoc cost reporting and performance evaluations.
  • Manage contract modifications and ensure proper funding status.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Educational assistance for ongoing career development.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Leidos Air Traffic business area within the Homeland Sector has an opening for a Senior Program Financial Analyst to support the Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) contract in Gaithersburg, MD.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead all aspects of program financial planning and analysis, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly outlooks, Estimate at Complete (EAC), cash forecasting, risks and opportunities (R&O), and variance analysis.
  • Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Scheduling, and Functional organizations to ensure financial objectives are aligned.
  • Provide financial leadership for Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), cost performance analysis, Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) reviews, and variance reporting.
  • Support customer and internal reporting requirements, including IPMR, CFSR, PMR, MOR, and IPR deliverables and presentations.
  • Collaborate with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and program leadership to assess program performance, identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop corrective actions when necessary.
  • Support ad-hoc cost reporting and performance analysis.
  • Review contract modifications, monitor funding status, maintain contract value and ensure sufficient funding is available.
  • Establish and maintain program financial controls, charge structures, and reporting processes.
  • Support growth, proposal, and business planning activities as required to achieve program and organizational objectives.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant finance experience, including finance operations.
  • Prior defense contracting industry experience with demonstrated knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus and hybrid contracts.
  • Strong hands-on experience in financial planning, financial analysis, forecasting, and general accounting.
  • Knowledgeable in Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), cost performance analysis, Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) reviews, and variance reporting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentations skills.
  • Positive can-do attitude, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • US Citizenship is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as: CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, and Insight.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as: Project, Excel, Power Point and Word.


Original Posting:
June 4, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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