Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 92300 - 166850
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Looking for an opportunity to redefine FP&A
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business as we modernize how we operate decide and deliver value.
Are you ready to lead the future of FP&A
Leidos is seeking a Senior FP&A Analystto join the Homeland Sector FP&Ateam as a change agent for an AI-first FP&A culture. This role goes beyond traditional financial analysisyou will help redesign how FP&A operates by embedding artificial intelligence automation and advanced analytics into the core of financial planning forecasting reporting and decision support.
In this role you will own the transformation of FP&A workflows leveraging AI to eliminate manual processes accelerate insight generation improve forecast accuracy and elevate financial storytelling for senior leadership. You will partner closely with business leaders IT and analytics teams to identify pilot and scale AI-enabled solutions that fundamentally change how financial information is produced and consumed.
Success in this role requires someone who is comfortable challenging legacy processes experimenting responsibly with emerging technologies and translating AI-driven outputs into trusted actionable insights for executives.
This position is ideal for a finance professional who sees AI not as a tool but as a new operating model for FP&A.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as a change leader for an AI-first FP&A operating model redefining how planning forecasting analysis and reporting are performed
Identify design pilot and scale AI-enabled automationacross FP&A including forecasting variance analysis financial narratives and leadership reporting
Eliminate manual spreadsheet-driven processes by deploying intelligent automation and advanced analytics
Transform financial and operational data into predictive forward-looking insightsusing AI machine learning and advanced visualization
Lead key components of Sector planning forecasting and long-range financial analysis
Partner with functional leaders and senior leadership to embed AI-driven insights into decision-making and accountability
Manage approvals and Insight hierarchy
Lead indirect rate planning forecasting analysis and executive-level messaging
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A governance tools and processes through innovation and automation
Support month-end and quarter-end close while continuously reducing cycle time through automation
Lead CapEx and investment planning forecasting and performance tracking
Build trust and credibility with non-finance stakeholders by clearly explaining financial performance and impact
Why This Role Is Different
You will shape the future of FP&A not inherit the past
You will be empowered to experiment pilot and scale AI solutions
You will influence how leaders think decide and plan using finance as a strategic lever
You will help establish a repeatable AI-first FP&A modelthat can scale across the enterprise
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field with 8 years of relevant experience(or 6 years with a Masters degree)
Strong FP&A background with demonstrated success leading process transformation and modernization
Proven ability to leverage AI automation or advanced analyticsto improve financial processes insight quality and decision speed
Experience translating complex AI-driven analyses into clear trusted recommendations for senior leadership
Experience supporting multiple contract types(FFP FP LOE T&M Cost Plus hybrid)
Advanced analytical communication and executive-level presentation skills
Strong understanding of revenue recognition and commercial financial processes
Experience with Power BI dashboards and data models
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience applying generative AI predictive analytics or intelligent automationwithin finance or FP&A
Familiarity with data science concepts prompt engineering or AI-enabled analytics platforms
Experience with Leidos financial systems (Costpoint Insight OAC)
Knowledge of data warehousing data governance and financial data architectures
Working knowledge of government accounting regulations (CAS FAR GAAP)
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
February 9 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92300.00 - $166850.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
