Finance & Business Operations - Entry Level Program Analyst

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Leidos a Fortune 500 federal contractor with over $15B in annual revenue is looking for top Finance and Business majors to join our organization through job openings as Entry Level Finance Analysts in the Washington D.C Metro area (includes Maryland and Virgina areas). Leidos maintains an established entry-level professional program as the #1 Company on the Washington Technology Top 100 Contractors listing. Those within the Leidos Finance & Business Operations (F&BO) community provide in-depth analysis innovate within and outside of their roles and drive performance across a wide range of business segments. As an Entry Level Finance Analyst you would be assigned to a position with varying responsibility and scope that will ultimately propel professional and personal growth fostering a strong future career.

Responsibilities may include:

• Leveraging new technology to bring efficiencies in the areas of business analytics and data visualization

• Translating complex data findings into actionable business recommendations by using AI methods such as machine learning robotic process automation (RPA) and generative AI to analyze data financial trends or customer behavior

• Developing and implementing AI methods into operable business solutions

• Applying finance and accounting principles to analyze financial statements for monthly/quarterly/annual financial Outlooks Annual Operating Plan (AOP)Estimates at Complete (EAC)and contractual deliverables

• Participating in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring Earned Value Management (EVM) and a schedule baseline (plan)

• Ad-hoc cost and performance analysis

The Leidos Entry Level Professional Program includes:

• Immersive Boot Camp Training event at Corporate GHQ

• Lunch & Learn sessions featuring executives from across the corporation

• Networking & Social Events

• Opportunities for professional growth & career development

• Philanthropic Opportunities

• Formal Buddy to assist with mentorship assimilation and engagement

• Opportunity to apply for the Leidos Finance Leadership Development Program after one-year with Leidos

Ideal Candidates should display the following:

• Interest in Finance & Business Operations

• Interest in AI automation and digital transformation

• Experience with Python SQL or similar tools for data analysis

• Growth mindset with relentless drive to exceed performance expectations

• Energetic and enthusiastic behavior

• Eagerness to show initiative and solve problems

• Commitment to strengthening and sustaining an inclusive workplace

• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

Job assignment may be in:

• Program Financial Control

• Financial Planning and Analysis

• Enterprise System Transformation

• Strategic Regulatory Compliance

• Pricing

Basic Qualifications:

• Expected graduation in December 2025 or May 2026 with a degree in Finance Economics Accounting Business Information Technology Computer Information Systems Business Analytics or other related field from an accredited college/university

• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher(please note this on your resume when submitting your application)

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks working with Accounting Finance or Economics-related financial data.

• Demonstrated capacity to use data driven insights and AI tools to improve decision making and financial performance

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Power BI)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to quickly comprehend processes and learn systems and tools

• Ability to be accountable and professional while maintaining effective interpersonal (written verbal and presentation) skills while managing multiple priorities and tasks

• Entry Level positions will be located in the Washington D.C Metro Area including Northern Virginia cities such as Reston or Chantilly. Some positions may be located in Maryland cities such as Gaithersburg or Columbia.

• Candidate should have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance if required by the customer based on their role assignment.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting:

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.