Program Finance Analyst

Leidos•Columbia, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Program Finance Analyst to join its program finance team in Columbia, Maryland. This hybrid role requires onsite support three days per week and offers an early-career finance professional the opportunity to develop technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to serve as a financial partner to program leadership. The analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis while working with Program Managers, senior finance personnel, and cross-functional teams. The position calls for initiative, curiosity, accuracy, problem-solving, and an interest in understanding the business drivers behind program performance. The analyst supports financial management for assigned government programs, including budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, cost and revenue monitoring, contract funding, financial reporting, and analysis. The role also involves monthly close activities, customer deliverables, invoice supporting documentation, and collaboration with functional teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies. As experience and capabilities develop, the analyst will take on increasing ownership of analysis, reporting, and program responsibilities. The selected candidate will work alongside experienced finance professionals and have opportunities to expand knowledge of program financial planning, forecasting, and analysis; strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills; communicate financial results and recommendations to program leadership; and develop business partnership and leadership skills for future progression into more independent analyst or program finance lead roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
At least 2 years of prior relevant experience, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, or a related financial function.
Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial information, identify discrepancies, and investigate underlying causes.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and establish positive working relationships.
Initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn new processes and systems.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and recognize when guidance or collaboration is needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting program finance, project controls, or financial analysis in a government contracting environment.
Familiarity with government contract types, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
Exposure to Estimates at Completion (EACs), financial forecasting, or program budgeting.
Understanding of contract funding, financial reporting, or government contracting requirements.
Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Costpoint, Oracle, or comparable applications.
Experience preparing customer financial reports, invoice supporting documentation, or other contractual financial deliverables.
Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Support financial management of assigned government programs, including monitoring costs, revenue, profitability, contract funding, and overall financial performance.
Assist in developing and maintaining program budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and financial forecasts.
Analyze financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and help explain underlying program performance drivers.
Monitor contract funding, expenditures, and financial commitments to identify potential issues and support timely resolution.
Prepare and validate recurring financial reports, customer deliverables, and invoice supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
Support monthly financial close activities, including cost reviews, accruals, and financial reporting.
Analyze labor costs, staffing trends, subcontractor expenditures, and other program expenses to support planning and decision-making.
Work with Program Managers and senior finance personnel to understand program operations, financial objectives, and business challenges.
Collaborate with Contracts, Subcontracts, Accounting, Billing, and other functional teams to research and resolve financial discrepancies.
Support preparation of financial information for internal program reviews, leadership briefings, and customer meetings.
Maintain financial tracking tools and supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Investigate financial questions, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions with appropriate guidance.
Develop working knowledge of government contracting requirements, financial systems, and company financial processes.
Gradually assume greater ownership of financial analysis, reporting, and assigned program responsibilities as experience and capabilities develop.