Tax Director

Leidos•Reston, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Tax Director to lead the company’s tax planning function and support strategic business initiatives. This role reports into the corporate tax organization and plays a key part in shaping tax strategy across mergers and acquisitions, global operations, and enterprise-wide initiatives. About the Role In this position, you will develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and cash tax position. You’ll support Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity, oversee select international tax matters, and partner across the business to ensure tax considerations are embedded in key decisions. You will work closely with teams including International Business Development, Procurement, Program Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to drive well-informed, tax-efficient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field with 15+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience in corporate tax within a public accounting firm or multinational organization
Deep knowledge of U.S. tax principles and corporate tax compliance
Experience supporting M&A transactions and international tax matters
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial data
Ability to research and clearly document complex tax positions
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Effective communicator who can collaborate across functions and influence decisions
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Comfortable operating in a global organization across multiple time zones
US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed

Responsibilities

Lead tax planning strategies to minimize the company’s effective tax rate and cash taxes
Support mergers and acquisitions, including buy- and sell-side tax due diligence
Develop transaction models and analyses to assess tax impacts of deals
Partner with legal, finance, and external advisors to structure tax-efficient transactions
Oversee global transfer pricing processes
Manage foreign tax audits and related activities
Advise business units and programs on tax implications at both program and enterprise levels
Support the setup of new international entities and ongoing tax compliance processes
Conduct technical research on U.S. and international tax matters and document conclusions
Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impact
Support a range of ad hoc tax projects and strategic initiatives