Policy Analyst

DescriptionThe Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the National Security Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Finance Policy Analyst within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program.As a Policy Analyst, you will analyze actual and predictable operational activities or information related to a military, governmental, or program to help customers make better-informed decisions. Your duties may include qualitative and quantitative analyses, including data modeling, simulations, and decision support system applications.Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with a significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a professional area. Develops solutions to unclear problems and issues requiring thorough analyses and domain knowledge understanding. This position is in the Louisville, Kentucky, Metro area .Primary ResponsibilitiesObtains financial information from within and outside an organization for relevant guidance or other information; reviews and evaluates the financial data and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Analyzes budget, accounting, and program data to make comparisons and draw conclusions.

Uses established models and tools for analyzing data.

Gathers and interprets pertinent data from a variety of sources and identifies trends.

Evaluate different sources of information and reconcile conflicting or ambiguous data.

Applies existing standards, rules, and regulations to problems explicitly and not explicitly identified.

Support the preparation of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR).

Support the analysis and management of Unliquidated Obligations (ULO)

Purchase services and materials, including the allocation, reporting, and documentation of the purchases.

Support administrative and security program initiatives and functions as required.

Basic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of Six (6) years of experience providing resources and requirements support for DoD or other adjacent government agencies.

Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience preparing detailed finance reports and analyses in the functional requirements area for decision-makers at the operational and executive levels.

Experience advising government representatives regarding regulatory and higher headquarters guidance and requirements.

Familiarity with DoD, missions, capabilities, and organizations.

Familiar with DoD document/briefing templates as well as AO processes.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and participate in driver protective/evasive training.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Power BI

Experience with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations

Process improvement methodologies, certification or qualification

Original Posting Date:2024-10-02While 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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00The 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.REQNUMBER: R-00145298All 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.