Program Financial Analyst III

Leidos Holding$73K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA degree with 4-8 years or Master's with 2-6 years relevant experience
  • Experience with multiple government contract types (CPAF, CPFF, T&M, hybrid)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Teams
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, willingness to learn Python
  • Deep knowledge of Insight for financial data analysis
  • Proficiency in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) for query automation
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
  • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on financial drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine financial forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Complete (EAC)
  • Prepare and analyze quarterly EACs and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
  • Manage financial activities across Task Orders including invoicing and projections
  • Support monthly financial closing and lead variance analysis
  • Track Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related financial processes
  • Manage subcontract and Intercompany Work Order financial activities
  • Construct reports and dashboards to communicate financial performance

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for process innovation and automation
  • Engagement in high-value government contracts
  • Potential for remote work flexibility or onsite in Honolulu, HI
Full Job Description
The Maritime Business Area within Defense has a contingent opening for a Program Financial Analyst 3, for the $2.9B hybrid Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) Task Order. In this role, you will serve as a critical member of the team and help define the program's financial goals and objectives; create and maintain a program's budget, analyze progress reported against the program baseline; identify risks and opportunities against the program baseline; and recommend actions to improve progress to achieve flawless program execution.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop, own, and refine financial forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Complete (EAC) for the program and individual projects, with collaboration across stakeholders and analysis of revenue and cost elements down to the project level
  • Prepare and analyze quarterly EACs, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long Range Plans (LRP) for internal controls and Business Area planning
  • Manage program and project life-cycle financial activities across Task Orders, including project setup/maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial projections, subcontractor and funding tracking, period close, and variance analysis
  • Support monthly closing of key financial measurements (revenue, operating income, operating cash flow) and lead variance analysis against forecast for internal and external reporting
  • Lead development, maintenance, and tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries, work authorization processes, funding management, material control, cost collection, technical performance, and integrated analysis/reporting
  • Manage subcontract and Intercompany Work Order financial activities, including EAC analysis, funding, and invoicing coordination
  • Participate in the invoicing process, including reconciliation of backup documentation, issuance of project-specific invoices, and coordination of stakeholder approvals
  • Construct reports, dashboards, and quantitative displays to communicate program performance, revenue, profit, cash, backlog, risks & opportunities, and cost elements to internal and external audiences
  • Serve as liaison between program team and project performing teams to conduct financial research and coordinate internal project performer meetings with project-level guidance and analysis
  • Collaborate with Program Managers, Key Personnel, F&BO managers, operations/line management, finance personnel (including FP&A groups), contracts personnel, procurement specialists, and technical personnel across other functional support organizations
  • Participate in proposal development through cost modeling, cost volume assistance, business case generation/support, and pricing reviews
  • Drive innovation, automation, and process improvements within the program to enhance efficiency
  • Support ad hoc requests from internal and external customers while working independently and collaboratively across various organizational levels


Basic Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a BA degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with multiple contract types (CPAF, CPFF, T&M, and hybrid) in a government contracting environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, PowerPivot, SQL) and willingness to learn Python for data analysis, manipulation, and automation
  • Deep working knowledge of Insight, including upload forms, drill-through forms, and ad hoc analysis capabilities
  • Proficiency in writing Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) queries for automation and standard weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting
  • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including revenue recognition, project control, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost accounting, journal entries, and financial statement analysis
  • Experience with financial management activities including invoicing support, accruals, program financial revenue projections, variance analysis, and contract deliverables
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify financial drivers and perform both high-level and detailed analysis
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in group support structures
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience redesigning business processes to improve efficiency


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with programming languages (Python or similar) at basic or intermediate proficiency level
  • Experience with the Leidos tool suite other than Insight and OAC (Costpoint, Fusion, Cognos, SLATE, SCOPE, SCAR, BART, etc.)
  • Prior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience
  • Knowledge of contract setup processes and procedures
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts
  • Experience with AI models, including prompt engineering best practices and discernment of appropriate AI application
  • Experience with FEDSIM/AAS as a customer
  • Location primary preference is onsite in Honolulu, HI
  • Location secondary preference is remote or in Leidos Global Headquarters in Reston, VA

Original Posting:
August 4, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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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