Program Finance Analyst

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Financial Analyst to partner with program managers, define financial goals, and build budgets for the Persistent Surveillance Division. The role focuses on forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and proactive risk management to ensure flawless program execution.

The position covers monthly/ quarterly forecasts, AOP, EACs, and FP&A duties, with heavy emphasis on subcontractor management and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, finance, or a related discipline and 4+ years' related experience in program finance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus and hybrid contracts.
• Willing to work onsite 100% from Huntsville - AL.
• Analytical, communication, and presentations skills needed.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial forecasts, reports, and analysis.
• Work closely with other functional areas on financial related elements while managing a program general ledger, and monitoring programs cash flow.
• Develop and drive financial forecasts, EACs; manage subcontractors and analyze the program's revenue and costs.
• Help program managers identify programmatic risks and opportunities that will impact program financials while recommending cost reductions and ways to mitigate risk.
• Responsible for financial performance of the program to include the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Monthly/Quarterly forecast and FP&A activities.
• Month-end closings and variance/trend analyses
• Cash management to Inventory analysis as well as timely submittal of invoices, collections, and unbilled reduction.
• Deliverables: Estimate at Completion (EACs), Quarterly Financial Status Reviews (QFSR), monthly and quarterly business reviews (IPR), and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Pricing for on-contract growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentations

MS Excel

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Finance

Tools

CostPoint

Cognos

Fusion

Insight

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Leidos Defense Systems Sector has an immediate opening for a Program Financial Analyst to support the Persistent Surveillance Division in Huntsville - AL. As a key member of the program team, you will work directly with the program managers to help define each program's financial goals and objectives; create and maintain a program's budget, analyze progress reported against the program baseline; identify risks and opportunities against the program baseline; and recommend actions to improve progress to achieve flawless program execution.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present financial forecasts, reports, and analysis.
• Work closely with other functional areas on financial related elements while managing a program general ledger, and monitoring programs cash flow.
• Develop and drive financial forecasts, EACs; manage subcontractors and analyze the program's revenue and costs.
• Help program managers identify programmatic risks and opportunities that will impact program financials while recommending cost reductions and ways to mitigate risk.
• Responsible for financial performance of the program to include the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Monthly/Quarterly forecast and FP&A activities.
• Month-end closings and variance/trend analyses
• Cash management to Inventory analysis as well as timely submittal of invoices, collections, and unbilled reduction.
• Deliverables: Estimate at Completion (EACs), Quarterly Financial Status Reviews (QFSR), monthly and quarterly business reviews (IPR), and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Pricing for on-contract growth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, finance, or a related discipline and 4+ years' related experience in program finance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus and hybrid contracts.
• Willing to work onsite 100% from Huntsville - AL.
• Analytical, communication, and presentations skills needed.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as: CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, and Insight.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as: Project, Excel, Power Point and Word.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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.