Financial Analyst

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Group at Leidos in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a well-qualified Financial Analyst. This opportunity is associated with our Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR) Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking financial data and supporting senior financial staff. 

**This position is on a FLEX schedule that requires nine-hour days and every other Friday off. **
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regularly monitor project funding, cost, schedules and performance.

• Support cash goals and invoice collections.

• Review cost projections for accuracy.

• Regularly interface with customer and company staff.

• Support senior financial staff. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting with 2+ years prior relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

• Must possess excellent communication skills, intermediate to advanced level of experiences in use of spreadsheets, databases and financial planning tools

• Must be able to support multiple programs and process multiple tasks with a proven ability to collect and analyze information in a complex and dynamic operating environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial management and project control, and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of government contracting.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. 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 here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.