About this role
Leidos’ Payroll Services team is seeking a customer service-oriented Lead Time & Labor Specialist to support time and labor processing, compliance initiatives, and process improvement projects within the Domestic Payroll organization.
This position serves as an advanced individual contributor role, responsible for performing complex timesheet administration, resolving escalated issues, and leading team-level optimization efforts. The Lead Time & Labor Specialist acts as a key backup and strong support to the Time, Labor, and Compliance Manager, assisting with daily operations, special projects, and audit readiness.
This role does not include direct supervisory responsibility but provides leadership and mentorship to team members through project coordination, peer guidance, and process improvements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced timesheet and Costpoint administration and reviews to ensure all submissions and approvals meet company and federal requirements.
- Serve as a primary escalation point for complex or sensitive timesheet and labor charging issues. Leads the research, analysis, and resolution of any complex time and labor issues. Documenting new controls to handle automated decisions or preventative measures.
- Support the Time, Labor, and Compliance Manager with compliance activities, audit support, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Will have responsibility to bring recommendations for process improvement initiatives and for execution/implementation.
- Lead and participate in team projects related to system enhancements, automation, and efficiency improvements.
- Provide mentorship, training, and day-to-day guidance to Time & Labor Specialists. Will have delegate authority for general workload and special projects
- Research, validate, and process large or complex timecard corrections and adjustments in Costpoint.
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Compliance partners to ensure timekeeping accuracy and adherence to company policy and Federal Labor Laws.
- Generate and analyze time and labor reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for optimization.
- Assist with documenting procedures, testing system changes, and ensuring consistent operational standards.
- Serve as acting backup for the Time, Labor, and Compliance Manager during absences or high-volume periods.
- Support and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of timesheet administration or time charging experience or High School Diploma and 6+ years of relevant timesheet administration experience.
- Prior experience in a government contracting environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint timekeeping system and associated policies and procedures.
- Strong understanding of federal labor laws and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with reporting tools such as Toad, OAC, or Cognos.
- Experience participating in system testing, robotics, or automation initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership in process improvement or project coordination.
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Original Posting:
January 26, 2026For 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00The 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.
Other facts
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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What you'll do
- The Lead Time & Labor Specialist is responsible for advanced timesheet administration and resolving complex issues while supporting compliance initiatives. This role also involves leading process improvement projects and providing mentorship to team members.
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