Description
Leidos is looking for an experienced Finance and Business Operations Senior Manager to lead financial strategy, execution, and business operations across a complex portfolio within the National Solutions Business Area. This role serves as a key member of the division leadership team, partnering closely with program leadership, operations, and corporate functions to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), program finance, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, while leading a team of finance professionals supporting a diverse set of programs and customers. We are looking for a strong leader who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure disciplined financial management in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning for the division
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to division leadership to drive growth, margin expansion, and risk mitigation
Support business development activities including pricing strategy, bid reviews, business case development and investment decisions
Program Financial Management
Oversee financial performance across a portfolio of programs, ensuring accuracy in revenue, cost, and profit forecasting
Drive consistency and rigor in program reviews, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes
Partner with program managers to improve financial outcomes and operational efficiency
Business Operations Oversight
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements
Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, tools, and reporting capabilities
Support audits (internal and external) and ensure readiness across programs
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of F&BO professionals across multiple programs
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to division leadership, including VPs and Program Directors
Collaborate with corporate finance, accounting, contracts, procurement, and HR functions
Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to senior leadership
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience; or 6+ years of prior relevant experience with a related Master's degree
4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams and projects
Strong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis in a government contracting environment
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive business outcomes
Experience supporting a portfolio of government programs, including cost-@type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts
U.S. Citizenship required and able to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance or higher
Knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as: CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, Oracle Analytics Clous (OAC) and Insight
Demonstrated experience automating financial processes using tools such as advanced Excel, Power Query, Power BI, RPA Platforms or ERP workflows
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Original Posting:
April 20, 2026
For 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.
About Leidos
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 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
