Leidos is seeking a Tax Director to lead the company’s tax planning function and support strategic business initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping tax strategy across mergers and acquisitions, global operations, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
About the Role
In this position, you will develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the company’s income tax rate and cash taxes, oversee certain international work-flows, and support one off transactions and other Leidos initiatives.
You will work closely with all levels of employees, management and outside consultants, including International Business Development, Procurement, Program Finance, Accounting and applicable business departments on various projects to drive well-informed, tax-efficient outcomes.
You are also expected to live within commuting distance to Reston - VA for onsite work several days per week.
What You’ll Do
Support M&A transactions, coordinating thorough buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
Develop transaction "step decks" and financial models to illustrate impact of transactions on Leidos tax rate and cash taxes
Collaborate with legal, financial teams and outside advisors to design tax efficient deal structures and one-off transactions
Manage global transfer pricing process and foreign tax audits
Advise Leidos business units and programs with respect to tax impact from a program and company wide perspective
Engage with Leidos operational, legal and accounting teams to identify foreign tax requirements to assist with setting up new entities/branches and implement tax processes on a going forward basis
Assist with research of various U.S. and foreign tax technical issues and document positions
Monitor changes in US and foreign tax legislation
Assist with other ad-hoc tax projects / deliverables
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax with a minimum of 15 years of corporate tax experience in either a public accounting firm or multinational company
Deep expertise in U.S. corporate tax, preferably with a mix of both public accounting and multinational company experience
Experience with aligning broader company objectives with tax strategy
Knowledge of general accounting concepts, including debits, credits, journal entries, and ability to review and understand financial data
Excellent analytic and strategic thinking skills
Experience with US tax concepts and corporate tax compliance
Ability to perform both US and foreign tax technical research and document conclusions
Excellent communication, financial and economic analysis skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and be comfortable influencing decision making
Must have the flexibility that a global company requires (e.g., be available for calls with people in other time zones, etc.)
US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed
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:March 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 Accounting, Tax, or related field
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- Strong experience in corporate tax
- Deep knowledge of U.S. tax principles and corporate tax compliance
- Experience supporting M&A transactions
- Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Ability to research and document tax positions
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- US citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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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.
Leidos Insights
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.
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