Senior Program Finance & Performance Analyst

Via Logic LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Financial Analyst 5 in the Maritime Business Area. You will develop forecasts, budgets, EACs, and perform variance analysis across Task Orders, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure flawless program execution.

Location preference is onsite in Honolulu, HI, with remote/reston options. The role requires 12-15 years of experience with government contracting, advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, and cost accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with multiple contract types (CPAF, CPFF, T&M, and hybrid) in a government contracting environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, PowerPivot, SQL) and willingness to learn Python for data analysis, manipulation, and automation
• Deep working knowledge of Insight, including upload forms, drill-through forms, and ad hoc analysis capabilities
• Proficiency in writing Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) queries for automation and standard weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including revenue recognition, project control, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost accounting, journal entries, and financial statement analysis
• Experience with financial management activities including invoicing support, accruals, program financial revenue projections, variance analysis, and contract deliverables
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify financial drivers and perform both high-level and detailed analysis
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting internal and external stakeholders
• Experience redesigning business processes to improve efficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and refine financial forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Complete (EAC) for the program and individual projects, with collaboration across stakeholders and analysis of revenue and cost elements down to the project level
• Prepare and analyze quarterly EACs, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long Range Plans (LRP) for internal controls and Business Area planning
• Manage program and project life-cycle financial activities across Task Orders, including project setup/maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial projections, subcontractor and funding tracking, period close, and variance analysis
• Support monthly closing of key financial measurements (revenue, operating income, operating cash flow) and lead variance analysis against forecast for internal and external reporting
• Lead development, maintenance, and tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries, work authorization processes, funding management, material control, cost collection, technical performance, and integrated analysis/reporting
• Manage subcontract and Intercompany Work Order financial activities, including EAC analysis, funding, and invoicing coordination
• Participate in the invoicing process, including reconciliation of backup documentation, issuance of project-specific invoices, and coordination of stakeholder approvals
• Construct reports, dashboards, and quantitative displays to communicate program performance, revenue, profit, cash, backlog, risks & opportunities, and cost elements to internal and external audiences
• Serve as liaison between program team and project performing teams to conduct financial research and coordinate internal project performer meetings with project-level guidance and analysis
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Key Personnel, F&B0 managers, operations/line management, finance personnel (including FP&A groups), contracts personnel, procurement specialists, and technical personnel across other functional support organizations
• Participate in proposal development through cost modeling, cost volume assistance, business case generation/support, and pricing reviews
• Drive innovation, automation, and process improvements within the program to enhance efficiency
• Support ad hoc requests from internal and external customers while working independently and collaboratively across various organizational levels

Skills

analytical thinking

communication

presentation

Education

BA degree + 12-15 years OR Master + 10-13 years

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPivot

SQL

Python (learning)

Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Insight

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Program Financial Analyst 5 in the Maritime Business Area. You will develop forecasts, budgets, EACs, and perform variance analysis across Task Orders, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure flawless program execution.

Location preference is onsite in Honolulu, HI, with remote/reston options. The role requires 12-15 years of experience with government contracting, advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, and cost accounting knowledge.