Jr Software Developer

Company: Leidos
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Leidos is a Fortune 500--- company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals. Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Cost Analyst--with Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting / budgeting experience to join our fast-paced and exciting Business Operations team supporting the United States Antarctic Program (USAP).--Leidos is the prime contractor for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC), which operates three research stations, two research vessels, and many field camps all in support of Science. Our customer is the National Science Foundation (NSF). This position is based out of ASC headquarters in Centennial, CO.The Senior Program Cost Analyst will lead the--Antarctic Infrastructure--and--Modernization--for--Science--(AIMS) Program Finance team and work directly with the Program Manager to help define the program's goals and objectives. The AIMS Program is a complex multi-year construction project which will modernize Antarctica's largest research station. The successful candidate will create and maintain the AIMS Program budget and schedule, to include: analyzing progress reported against the program baseline; identifying risks and opportunities against the program baseline; and recommending actions to improve progress to achieve flawless program execution.Utilizing EVM concepts and reporting, the Senior Program Cost Analyst will prepare and present financial forecasts, reports, and analytics. This role participates in new business proposals, prepares on-contract proposals for customers, and creates ASC pre-proposal pricing data. The incumbent will apply working knowledge of multiple contract types, tools, and processes to support program audits and ensure policy / program compliance.Primary Responsibilities Include:* Works directly with Director, Program Manager and Cost Account Manager (CAM).* Leads the AIMS project controls team. Responsible for providing coaching and distributing tasks to direct reports.* Budgets and forecasts costs in COBRA (budget and earned value system).* Oversees program financial month-end processes including Program and FP&A tasks, such as: program EAC / forecasting, subcontractor costs evaluation, and contract modification approvals.* Works closely with Scheduling partners to consolidate data from CAMs and Finance Analysts to create and maintain accurate, credible budgets and forecasts.* Integrates changes within the customer / budgeting environment into corporate financial projections.* Understands and applies Leidos cost structures, business architecture, and financial policies.* Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives that have significant impact on operational results and project deliverables.Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience.* Demonstrated history of analytical experience, including data reporting on complex topics and the ability to incorporate such topics into financial forecasts.* Proactive approach to complex problems and the drive to problem-solve autonomously.* Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex topics to program participants, customer, and senior leadership.* Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).* Experience using COBRA planning tool or similar budgeting / forecasting tool.Preferred Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance-related degree.* Expertise with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and reporting.* Knowledge in Construction Finance.* Strong understanding of government contracting industry / environment and complex contract types.* Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.* Government Cost Performance Report (CPR) knowledge.* Experience creating Basis of Estimates (BOEs), pricing, and proposals.Driven by our talented workforce, the Integrated Missions Operation builds trust through an array of energy-related IT, environmental science and engineering solutions to meet our customers' needs. Key Programs and/or Capabilities: * Antarctic Support Contract (ASC)* Large Infrastructure * Mission Support* Digital Modernization* Command & Control* Mission Applications * Science* Energy and Environment* Engineering ServicesLeidos is growing! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook. We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year. External Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:NoneTravel:NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Program Financial Control 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 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.Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.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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