Leidos is seeking a Project Controller who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting large information technology projects for our Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will be driving the execution and delivery of IT projects for our electric utility client. Additionally, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Controller / Project Analyst to support a large-scale SAP modernization program. This role is ideal for an early-career project professional with experience in project financial tracking, reporting, vendor coordination, and PMO support within enterprise technology environments.
As part of the project controls team, you will help drive financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational coordination across multiple SAP workstreams. You will work closely with Project Managers, Finance, vendors, and PMO leadership to ensure project financials, invoicing, reporting, and project data are maintained accurately and delivered on time.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced enterprise PMO environment while gaining exposure to large-scale SAP transformation initiatives.
Location: This position is based in Newark, New Jersey. Qualified candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be able to work onsite at client offices three days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Track and maintain project financials, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, commitments, and spend analysis.
- Support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting requests for project leadership and stakeholders.
- Process and track vendor invoices using SAP Ariba.
- Partner with vendors, procurement teams, and project managers to ensure timely invoice approvals and accurate financial reconciliation.
- Maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports using Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel.
- Assist with project forecasting, estimate-to-complete (ETC) updates, and financial data validation.
- Collect, organize, and analyze project data from multiple sources to support decision-making and reporting needs.
- Prepare executive-ready reports, presentations, and project summaries.
- Support PMO governance processes, documentation, and reporting standards.
- Monitor project risks, action items, and financial impacts across assigned workstreams.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure data accuracy and timely status updates.
- Assist with meeting coordination, documentation, action item tracking, and follow-up activities as needed.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, financial analysis, PMO support, or project analyst roles.
- Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba for vendor invoicing and financial tracking.
- Experience using Smartsheet for project tracking, reporting, or coordination activities.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and financial tracking.
- Experience using VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and other advanced Excel functions is highly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Prior experience working within a large enterprise project or PMO team environment.
- Exposure to PMO processes, project financial controls, or enterprise governance environments.
- Experience working within utilities or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with project budgeting, forecasting, and resource tracking concepts
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Original Posting:May 27, 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 in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree
- 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, financial analysis, PMO support, or project analyst roles
- Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba for vendor invoicing and financial tracking
- Experience using Smartsheet for project tracking, reporting, or coordination activities
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and financial tracking
- Experience using VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and other advanced Excel functions
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
