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Leidos, a Fortune 500 federal contractor with over $15B in annual revenue, is looking for top Finance and Business majors to join our organization through job openings as Entry Level Finance Analysts in the Washington D.C Metro area (includes Maryland and Virgina areas). Leidos maintains an established entry-level professional program as the #1 Company on the Washington Technology Top 100 Contractors listing. Those within the Leidos Finance & Business Operations (F&BO) community provide in-depth analysis, innovate within and outside of their roles, and drive performance across a wide range of business segments. As an Entry Level Finance Analyst, you would be assigned to a position with varying responsibility and scope that will ultimately propel professional and personal growth, fostering a strong future career.
Responsibilities may include:
Leveraging new technology to bring efficiencies in the areas of business analytics and data visualization
Translating complex data findings into actionable business recommendations by using AI methods such as machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA) and generative AI to analyze data, financial trends or customer behavior
Developing and implementing AI methods into operable business solutions
Applying finance and accounting principles to analyze financial statements for monthly/quarterly/annual financial Outlooks, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Estimates at Complete (EAC) and contractual deliverables
Participating in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring Earned Value Management (EVM) and a schedule baseline (plan)
Ad-hoc cost and performance analysis
The Leidos Entry Level Professional Program includes:
Immersive Boot Camp Training event at Corporate GHQ
Lunch & Learn sessions featuring executives from across the corporation
Networking & Social Events
Opportunities for professional growth & career development
Philanthropic Opportunities
Formal “Buddy” to assist with mentorship, assimilation, and engagement
Opportunity to apply for the Leidos Finance Leadership Development Program after one-year with Leidos
Ideal Candidates should display the following:
Interest in Finance & Business Operations
Interest in AI, automation, and digital transformation
Experience with Python, SQL, or similar tools for data analysis
Growth mindset with relentless drive to exceed performance expectations
Energetic and enthusiastic behavior
Eagerness to show initiative and solve problems
Commitment to strengthening and sustaining an inclusive workplace
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
Job assignment may be in:
Program Financial Control
Financial Planning and Analysis
Enterprise System Transformation
Strategic Regulatory Compliance
Pricing
Basic Qualifications:
Expected graduation in December 2025 or May 2026 with a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, or other related field from an accredited college/university
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (please note this on your resume when submitting your application)
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Demonstrated ability to perform tasks working with Accounting, Finance, or Economics-related financial data.
Demonstrated capacity to use data driven insights and AI tools to improve decision making and financial performance
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to quickly comprehend processes and learn systems and tools
Ability to be accountable and professional while maintaining effective interpersonal (written, verbal and presentation) skills while managing multiple priorities and tasks
Entry Level positions will be located in the Washington D.C Metro Area including Northern Virginia cities such as Reston or Chantilly. Some positions may be located in Maryland cities such as Gaithersburg or Columbia.
Candidate should have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance if required by the customer based on their role assignment.
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:August 26, 2025For 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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What We Do
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.
