Program Financial Analyst

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

27d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Program Financial Analyst Senior responsible for overseeing all financial aspects related to material on a large manufacturing government contract. This role ensures accurate bidding and estimating of material costs, timely procurement and ordering, and effective tracking of budgets, actual costs, and forecasts. The Finance Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams to support program objectives, maintains compliance with company and government requirements, and provides financial analysis and reporting to drive successful program execution. This position is critical for optimizing material cost performance, mitigating financial risks, and supporting the overall financial health of the program. Material Bidding and Estimating Ensure all material pricing aligns with program requirements. Validate program assumptions and ensure estimates are realistic and achievable. Support pre-award activities to establish post-award project baselines for material costs. Material Ordering and Procurement Work with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely ordering of materials, considering lead times and production schedules. Monitor and control material acquisition to meet program milestones and production goals. Identify and manage large material purchases and long-lead items. Budget, Cost, and Forecast Tracking Set up and maintain program financials, including tracking of material budgets and actual costs throughout the program lifecycle. Perform ongoing financial analysis to monitor material cost performance and identify variances. Provide accurate and timely forecasts for material costs, updating estimates as needed based on program changes. Report financial status to program leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions. General Leadership and Collaboration Engage with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management) to ensure alignment on material requirements and financial objectives. Participate in program reviews, cost status meetings, and collaboration sessions to support program execution and continuous improvement. Maintain records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. Original Posting: December 11, 2025 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of program financial control experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Advanced level Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot table, macros, etc).
Strong organization, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills both verbally and written to clearly provide detailed analysis.
Ability to work independently, or in a team environment and with various organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Program Finance experience with multiple contract types.
Excellent analytical skills, able to identify financial drivers and perform high level and detailed analysis.
Microsoft Power BI development

Responsibilities

Ensure all material pricing aligns with program requirements.
Validate program assumptions and ensure estimates are realistic and achievable.
Support pre-award activities to establish post-award project baselines for material costs.
Work with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely ordering of materials, considering lead times and production schedules.
Monitor and control material acquisition to meet program milestones and production goals.
Identify and manage large material purchases and long-lead items.
Set up and maintain program financials, including tracking of material budgets and actual costs throughout the program lifecycle.
Perform ongoing financial analysis to monitor material cost performance and identify variances.
Provide accurate and timely forecasts for material costs, updating estimates as needed based on program changes.
Report financial status to program leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Engage with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management) to ensure alignment on material requirements and financial objectives.
Participate in program reviews, cost status meetings, and collaboration sessions to support program execution and continuous improvement.
Maintain records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.