Leidos is seeking a Director of Financial Business Insights & AI Solutions to lead advanced analytics, financial modeling, and AI-driven transformation across Finance and Business Operations. This role is responsible for developing scalable, data-driven solutions and driving enterprise adoption that enhances decision-making, operational performance, and strategic outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical function within our organization, driving innovation and transformation at the intersection of finance, technology, and business operations. As the Corporate FP&A Director, you will have the chance to shape the future of our company, enabling data-driven decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of financial professionals, data scientists, and analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Build formal training and development programs that strengthen financial acumen, analytical capability, and leadership skills across the finance organization.
Financial Analytics & Business Enablement
Oversee the development of complex financial, forecasting, and predictive models that support enterprise planning, scenario analysis, and executive decision-making.
Develop a deep understanding of existing financial and business processes, leveraging benchmarking and best practices to identify improvement opportunities.
Lead scalable process enhancements that improve efficiency, controls, and financial insight.
AI & Advanced Analytics Strategy
Champion the integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics into financial and operational workflows.
Partner with Data Science and Data Analytics leaders to ensure priorities, commitments, and delivery align with business needs.
Drive successful transition of analytics and AI solutions from development into sustained enterprise use.
Support prioritization and execution of the Finance & Business Operations Analytics and AI roadmap.
Change Management & Execution
Act as a change leader for analytics-driven transformation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
Engage stakeholders across the enterprise to drive understanding, alignment, and execution of transformation initiatives.
Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership
Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to enable enterprise-wide analytics and AI adoption.
Work closely with the VP of Corporate FP&A and other executives to align technical solutions with strategic and financial objectives.
Performance Management & Reporting
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure initiative effectiveness and value realization.
Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Experience in integrating AI, automation, and advanced analytics into financial and operational workflows.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complexity, deliver results, and drive accountability.
Familiarity with cloud-based data science and machine learning platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure) or programming language such as Python or R and deep experience with common data science libraries
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance technical innovation and financial discipline.
Effective communicator capable of influencing at all levels of the organization.
US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in change management and business process optimization is highly desirable.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
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Original Posting:March 30, 2026For 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.
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
