Description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

- Flex Your Way - Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
- Wellbeing That Matters - Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
- Learn Without Limits - Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
- Work That Makes an Impact - Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
- Build Your Future - Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
- And Much More - These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2,000 local experts,



backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

The Chance

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact across a portfolio of dynamic IT projects? Leidos Australia is seeking a skilled Program Financial Analyst to play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the success of critical programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with program and project teams, and stakeholders across finance, delivery and operations to provide strategic financial advice aligned to operational goals and contractual commitments.
- Provide decision support through cost analysis, scenario modelling and risk assessment to enable proactive financial management.
- Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, translating data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Support budgeting and forecasting by leveraging historical trends and performance metrics to guide planning and resource allocation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Skills & Experience

- Proven ability to build strong business partnerships and effectively manage diverse stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
- Strong experience in financial management, reporting and governance,



with a track record of supporting project delivery teams and program success.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience working in a global business environment, ideally with financial systems such as CostPoint, OAC or OBI.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Baseline security clearance.

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.

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

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

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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📌 Senior Program Financial Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos Australia
📍 Canberra