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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in government contracting financial management. Capable of identifying discrepancies, managing multiple assignments, and supporting program financial planning activities.
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Financial AnalysisBudgetingMicrosoft ExcelGovernment ContractingVariance Analysis
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Hard Skills
Financial ForecastingCost ReportingData ReconciliationFinancial ModelingEstimates to Complete (ETC)Estimates at Completion (EAC)Financial DocumentationSubcontractor Expenditure ReconciliationLabor ForecastingCompliance with Financial Policies
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationAbility to Manage DeadlinesWillingness to Learn
Tools & Technologies
Power BIERP SystemsExcel-Based Financial ModelsFinancial TrackersManagement Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Department of Defense ContractsCost-Reimbursement ContractsCPFFCPAFFinancial Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support preparation and maintenance of program budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly financial reports
- Track actual costs, labor expenditures, subcontractor costs, material expenses, and financial commitments
- Maintain financial trackers supporting contract funding, ceiling utilization, and projected funding requirements
- Assist with Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis under the direction of senior financial personnel
- Support Technical Direction Letter (TDL) and Technical Direction Plan (TDP) financial tracking and cost reconciliation
- Collect and consolidate labor forecasts and staffing requirements from program functional leads
- Assist in reconciling subcontractor expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, and financial commitments
- Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, trackers, and management reporting tools
- Support preparation of financial information for program reviews, Government meetings, and leadership briefings
- Identify discrepancies in financial data and coordinate corrective actions with Program Finance and functional teams
- Assist with monthly revenue forecasting, cost reporting, and financial closeout activities
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and support compliance with Leidos financial policies and government contracting requirements
- Provide administrative and analytical support for program financial planning and reporting activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
- Typically 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or program support
- Active Secret Clearance and must maintain the clearance required by the program
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and prepare accurate reports
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn government contract financial management processes and systems
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government contracts
- Familiarity with cost-reimbursement contracts, including CPFF or CPAF structures
- Exposure to program budgets, EAC/ETC forecasting, or financial variance analysis
- Experience with enterprise financial management or ERP systems
- Familiarity with subcontract financial tracking, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation
- Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with Leidos financial systems and program reporting processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development opportunity and opportunities for increasing responsibility
- Exposure to financial management across a large, complex Army modernization program
- Experience development in program forecasting, cost analysis, government contracting, and integrated program controls