Financial Analyst

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Columbia, MD
87K-157K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Financial Analyst at Leidos will assist in creating and managing budgets, justifying resource needs, and performing financial analysis for government programs. Responsibilities include reporting and compiling program data, preparing presentations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory aspects of resource management.
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Looking for a rewarding career challenge?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as four or more weeks of Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Unlimited Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more!

Leidos is thrilled to announce our recent win of a large contract providing technical, engineering and system administration services in support of an exciting and interesting customer mission. Your role and candidacy are very important to us. We're eager to connect with you regarding transitioning to Leidos! Some of the attractive perks Leidos is offering includes a special incumbent benefit package that offers enhanced PTO, Disability Sick Leave and 401k vesting. However, this position is open to all qualified applicants.

The Leidos National Security Sector has a career opportunity for a Financial Analyst in Columbia, MD. 

Job Summary

Assist in the creation of the program and budget; justify the resources (manpower and funding) to support the strategic plans of the highest levels of the government customer and community. Assist in the defense and execution of the appropriated, unexpired resources to support the day-to­day mission activities; perform statistical and graphical analysis on various aspects of resources management such as on the rate of execution of funding, fill-rates of authorized positions, workforce skills, size and cost, and success in obtaining appropriations for new program requests. Advise management on the regulatory aspects of resources management to avoid violations such as anti-deficiency and misappropriation of resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the compilation and reporting of programs and budgets, preparing financial presentations and other materials to support the agency and DOD programming and budgeting processes.
  • Assist with preparation of program and budget information for submission to the customer.
  • Assist with the interpretation of requests for data and facts; acquire, analyze, and prepare presentations of program and budget data for use in program decision-making.
  • Assist in the preparation of tasking requests, point papers, briefing charts, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents within prescribed timelines for review and analysis.
  • Assist with the analysis of funded requirements combined with the execution history and assist in the analysis and reporting of planned versus actual requirements and funding.
  • Prepare program/project and budget information for submission to the customer.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of funding profiles for programs, projects, or contracts.
  • Assist in monitoring expenses against budgets.
  • Compile and report on programs and budgets, prepare presentations and other materials to support the customer programming and budgeting processes, and basis of estimates.
  • Prepare tasking requests, point papers, briefing charts, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents within prescribed timelines for Government review.
  • Assist in the creation of budget or financial planning for an organization, organizational unit, program, or expenditure/cost center. to identify potential variances.
  • Assist the customer with strategic business planning.
  • Analyze financial data and transactions for appropriate use.

Security Clearance requirement:

  • Must possess active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

Qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years of DOD or commercial experience in purchasing or finance and a Bachelor's Degree with a business focus is required. In lieu of a degree, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or DAWIA Level III in Business/Financial Management, and three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of Thirteen (13) years will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Experience in the preparation of reports that reflect programs/project status in areas of cost, schedule and performance is required.
  • Experience in budget planning, budget preparation and budget execution for acquisition programs is required. Customer's financial management system (currently FACTS) experience is preferred.

Original Posting Date:2024-11-06

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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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