Senior Program Financial Analyst - Strategy & Forecasting

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Financial Analyst 3 to join the Maritime Business Area for the $2.9B Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) Task Order. You will define financial goals, build budgets, analyze progress, and recommend actions to improve overall program execution.

The role emphasizes forecasting, variance analysis, and WBS management across multiple Task Orders with a hybrid work model. Location options include Honolulu, HI onsite and Reston, VA remote possibilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 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 attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in group support structures
• 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 EAC for the program and individual projects, with collaboration across stakeholders
• Prepare and analyze quarterly EACs, AOPs, and LRPs for internal controls and planning
• Manage program and project life-cycle financial activities across Task Orders including invoicing support, accruals, and variance analysis
• Support monthly closing of key financial measurements and lead variance analysis against forecast
• Lead development and tracking of WBS and related dictionaries, funding management, and cost collection
• Manage subcontract and Intercompany Work Order financial activities and invoicing coordination
• Participate in invoicing process with reconciliation of documentation and approvals
• Construct reports and dashboards to communicate program performance and risks to stakeholders
• Serve as liaison between program team and project performing teams for financial research and guidance
• Collaborate with Program Managers, F&B, finance, contracts, procurement, and technical personnel across functions
• Participate in proposal development through cost modeling and pricing reviews
• Drive innovation and process improvements within the program

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Data visualization

OAC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Insight

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Costpoint

Fusion

Cognos

SLATE

SCOPE

SCAR

BART

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Program Financial Analyst 3 to join the Maritime Business Area for the $2.9B Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) Task Order. You will define financial goals, build budgets, analyze progress, and recommend actions to improve overall program execution.

The role emphasizes forecasting, variance analysis, and WBS management across multiple Task Orders with a hybrid work model. Location options include Honolulu, HI onsite and Reston, VA remote possibilities.