Junior Program Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the preparation and upkeep of program budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly financial statements.

• Monitor actual expenses, labor costs, subcontractor charges, material costs, and financial obligations.

• Manage financial trackers that support contract funding, ceiling usage, and projected funding needs.

• Aid in Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis under the guidance of senior financial staff.

• Facilitate financial tracking and cost reconciliation related to Technical Direction Letters (TDL) and Technical Direction Plans (TDP).

• Gather and compile labor forecasts and staffing needs from program functional leads.

• Assist in reconciling subcontractor costs, purchase orders, invoices, and financial obligations.

• Create and sustain Excel-based financial models, trackers, and management reporting tools.

• Aid in the preparation of financial information for program reviews, government meetings, and leadership presentations.

• Detect discrepancies in financial data and coordinate corrective actions with Program Finance and relevant teams.

• Support monthly revenue forecasting, cost reporting, and financial closeout activities.

• Ensure accurate financial documentation and compliance with Leidos financial policies and government contracting standards.

• Provide administrative and analytical assistance for program financial planning and reporting tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be taken into account.

• Generally 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or program support.

• Active Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance required by the program.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and financial reporting.

• Capability to analyze financial data, identify inconsistencies, and generate precise reports.

• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Willingness to learn about government contract financial management processes and systems.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government contracts.

• Knowledge of cost-reimbursement contracts, including CPFF or CPAF structures.

• Familiarity with program budgets, EAC/ETC forecasting, or financial variance analysis.

• Experience with enterprise financial management or ERP systems.

• Understanding of 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 procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and increasing responsibilities.

• Exposure to financial management within a large, complex Army modernization program.

• Development of experience in program forecasting, cost analysis, government contracting, and integrated program controls.