Finance and Business Operations Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & Learn

Mentorship

Networking events

Job summary

Leidos, a Fortune 500 federal contractor, offers a Finance and Business Operations internship where students apply AI/automation tools to analyze financial trends and present insights to leadership. Interns will assist in Program Financial Control or FP&A, with exposure to AI solutions and corporate functions.

Participants gain hands-on training, team mentorship, and opportunities to present final projects to executives, while networking through Lunch & Learn sessions and panel discussions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Technology, or related field with coursework or projects in finance.
• Experience or coursework applying AI/automation tools to business problems (AI-assisted models, RPA, Power BI AI features).
• Ability to translate data findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI/ML, RPA, and generative AI to analyze financial trends and business data.
• Translate data findings into strategic, data-driven recommendations.
• Develop and implement AI methods into operable business solutions.
• Prepare and present financial analyses to leadership using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Skills

Finance knowledge

AI tools

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Communication

Education

Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job 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.

Interns are typically placed in Program Financial Control or Financial Planning and Analysis, with other possible assignments in Business Insights and AI Solutions, Strategic Regulatory Compliance, Pricing, or Corporate Functions.

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.

Original Posting: September 8, 2026 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: Pay Range $41,600.00 - $75,200.00 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 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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.

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.