Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking a Program Financial Analyst Principal to support the Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program. The MFLC program generates more than $200M in annual revenue and provides critical in-person counseling services to active-duty military personnel and their families. The program supports a workforce of more than 1,100 licensed counselors located across the United States and international military installations.
This is a highly visible hybrid role that combines deep government program finance expertise with process automation and innovation leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in government contracting finance along with the technical aptitude and creativity to modernize financial operations through automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. This position will play a key role in driving operational transformation across the program finance organization, with a focus on reducing manual effort, improving efficiency, enhancing reporting accuracy, and advancing the adoption of emerging technologies and scalable automation solutions.
*REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the overall financial management and reporting of MFLC program finances as it relates to EACs, customer invoicing, subcontractor tracking and reporting, travel, and material tracking/reporting.
Identify, design, and implement initiatives to streamline and automate manual finance processes, improve workflow efficiency, and reduce administrative burden through the use of automation technologies, reporting tools, and AI-enabled capabilities.
Lead the implementation and adoption of AI-assisted development and automation practices across the finance team, leveraging emerging AI tools to accelerate delivery, reduce repetitive work, and improve the quality, consistency, and scalability of outputs.
Support ad hoc financial reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level presentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in program finance, financial analysis, project control, or government contracting.
Strong finance background in government contracting, including experience supporting multiple contract types and a thorough understanding of government financial reporting requirements, compliance standards, and contractual processes.
Must have experience using one or more of the following: Power BI, Power Automate, Claude Code, Chat GPT, and other AI tools
Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled platforms. automate manual finance processes
Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency within Program Finance or related business functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into actionable financial and technical solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of Leidos financial systems, such as CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, and Insight.
Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Original Posting:May 22, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 12+ years of experience in program finance, financial analysis, project control, or government contracting
- Strong finance background in government contracting
- Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Claude Code, Chat GPT, and other AI tools
- Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled platforms
- Demonstrated success in automation solutions in Program Finance or related functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of Leidos financial systems (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (preferred)
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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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