Finance and Business Operations Intern

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training at HQ

Group project

Mentorship

Networking events

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a high-potential Finance and Business Operations intern in the Reston, VA area. You will work hands-on with AI/automation tools to analyze financial trends and contribute to data-driven business decisions.

The program includes training at corporate HQ, a group project with a final presentation to executive leadership, and multiple networking events, giving you a strong foundation in finance analytics and AI-powered decision making.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2; strong fundamentals in Finance/Accounting.
• U.S. citizenship and potential to obtain a government security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to communicate data insights clearly.
• Experience applying AI/automation tools to business problems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI/ML, RPA, and generative AI to analyze financial trends and customer behavior.
• Translate findings into actionable business recommendations using finance knowledge and AI tools.
• Develop and implement AI methods into operable business solutions.
• Prepare and present financial analysis to leadership using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Skills

Finance analysis

Data storytelling

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

GPA 3.2+

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

Job description

Description

Leidos, a Fortune 500 federal contractor with over $17B in annual revenue, is looking for top Finance and Business majors to join our organization as Finance and Business Operations (F&BO) interns. Our F&BO Summer Internship Program allows interns to generate meaningful analysis with tangible impact across the business, and work hands‑on with the AI and automation tools reshaping how our finance teams operate.

What You'll Do

• Leveraging AI/ML, robotic process automation (RPA), and generative AI to analyze financial trends, customer behavior, and business data
• Translating complex data findings into actionable business recommendations using finance acumen alongside emerging AI tools
• Developing and implementing AI methods into operable business solutions
• Preparing and presenting financial analysis to program and functional leadership using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI

What You'll Get

• Two full days of hands‑on training at Corporate HQ
• A group project culminating in a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team at "Purple Olympics"
• Lunch & Learn sessions, a Finance Executive Panel, and networking events
• A formal Intern Buddy for mentorship and role guidance

What We're Looking For

• Exposure to Finance & Business Operations fundamentals through coursework, projects, or prior experience
• Hands‑on experience or coursework applying AI/automation tools to a business or finance problem (e.g., an AI-assisted financial model, RPA/Power Automate, Power BI's AI features, or a predictive-analytics class project)
• Ability to communicate data analysis through strategic storytelling
• Initiative and problem‑solving drive
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Basic Qualifications

• Rising senior, currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a related business field from an accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; demonstrated fundamentals in Finance and/or Accounting
• U.S. citizenship requirement and future potential to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated capacity to use data-driven insights and AI tools to improve decision‑making and financial performance
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities professionally, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to attend in‑person Internship events at GHQ Corporate in Reston, VA; positions located across the D.C. Metro Area (Reston VA, Gaithersburg MD, and Columbia MD)

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.