Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst – Join Leidos to contribute to a $4B defense organization. This role supports indirect expense management, forecasting, planning and analysis for the Defense Sector.

• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting using the Insight planning tool; enhance Excel models and reports.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting for Manufacturing segment Co 181 indirect site‑level expenses, segment rate reporting, and contribute to segment strategy.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly review packages (Close, MORs, QBRs) to leadership.
• Deliver variance reports to Corporate and assist with DCMA/DCAA audits.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop accurate expense forecasts and lead expense reviews for functional areas (Business Development, CTO, Talent Acquisition, Subcontracts, Procurement, Pricing, Security, HR).
• Communicate actionable business insights for cost reduction, process optimization and profitability.
• Drive innovation, automation and robust reporting through process improvements.
• Execute ad‑hoc special projects and analysis; present findings to the Defense Sector CFO and leadership.
• Support M&A and investment strategies as required.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of FP&A experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Proven experience in project analysis, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, accounting and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, with advanced formulas.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Leidos Financial Planning and Reporting systems (Insight) and Oracle Reporting Tools.
• Familiarity with Costpoint and Insight.
• Ability to present to and influence executives.
• Knowledge of government accounting regulations (CAS, FAR).

Location:

Reston, VA or Huntsville, AL (partial onsite support).

Hours:

Full‑time.

Seniority level:
Mid–Senior.

$92,300.00 – $ (pay range is a general guideline and may vary).

Competitive compensation, Health & Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement, and other benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for FY 2025.