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Program Analyst, CDAO Business Operations
full-timeUnited States$82k - $149k

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United States

Salary

$82k - $149k

Type

full-time

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About this role

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an experienced Program Analyst; this position will allow for full time telework from any U.S. based location.


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Leidos Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Program Analyst to be a core member of the Business Operations team. This role is crucial to establishing and maintaining the operational discipline needed to execute the CDAO's ambitious strategic roadmap. The Program Analyst will assist the Program Manager with the core functions of measurement, control, and efficiency across the CDAO's portfolio, ensuring investments are tracked, resources are utilized effectively, and performance is clearly communicated to executive leadership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Performance Measurement & Reporting (KPIs/OKRs):

  • Reporting: Assist in the design and maintenance of operational dashboards and prepare status reports, performance briefings (e.g., MBR/QBR), and presentations for the CDAO Director and VP.
  • Support Metric Design: Support the design and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the CDAO and its six technical pillars.
  • Data Analysis: Contribute to the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data from various sources (financial systems, HR reports, project management tools) to report on CDAO performance and identify trends and variances.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance (QA):

  • Process Analysis: Apply foundational knowledge of process improvement techniques (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, Business Process Modeling) to analyze and recommend enhancements to CDAO operational workflows (e.g., procurement, staffing, use case intake).
  • Quality Control: Support quality assurance efforts related to data integrity within reporting tools and adherence to established CDAO governance policies.
  • Documentation: Support the maintenance and updating of documentation for key operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

    Staffing & Resource Management:

    • Staffing Plan Support: Assist in managing the CDAO's strategic staffing roadmap and recruiting pipeline, tracking Time-to-Fill metrics, and ensuring resource capacity aligns with the "Most Critical Deliverables."
    • Resource Utilization: Contribute to the monitoring of personnel and consulting utilization across all projects to ensure efficient allocation and prevent resource bottlenecks.

      Financial & Cost Management:

      • Budget Tracking: Assist the Director in monitoring program expenditures against the allocated budget and AOP.
      • Cost Oversight: Support tracking and inventory of technology investments, including vendor Statement of Work (SOW) expenditures, and a centralized inventory of all software licenses across the CDAO to manage renewals and optimize usage.

      BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

      • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 
      • 8+ years of experience in a Program Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Project Control role supporting large, complex organizations.
      • Demonstrated experience developing, tracking, and reporting on KPIs and OKRs.
      • Proficiency in financial analysis, budget tracking, and reconciling actuals vs. forecast.
      • Strong analytical skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
      • Must be a US Citizen.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

      • Experience supporting a Technology, Data, or AI organization.
      • Knowledge of traditional project management methodologies and concepts (e.g., PMP, Earned Value Management).
      • Familiarity with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Miro).
      • Experience tracking software licensing and vendor contract obligations.

      If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

      Original Posting:

      December 3, 2025

      For 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

      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.

      Other facts

      Tech stack
      Program Analyst,Financial Analysis,Budget Tracking,Data Analysis,Process Improvement,Quality Assurance,Documentation,Staffing Management,Resource Management,Performance Measurement,KPI Development,OKR Tracking,Microsoft Excel,Data Visualization,Lean Six Sigma,Project Management

      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.

      Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

      Team size: 10,001+ employees
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      Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
      Founding Year: 1969

      What you'll do

      • The Program Analyst will assist the Program Manager with performance measurement, control, and efficiency across the CDAO's portfolio. This includes designing operational dashboards, supporting metric design, and contributing to data analysis and process improvement efforts.

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      What does a Program Analyst, CDAO Business Operations do at Leidos?

      As a Program Analyst, CDAO Business Operations at Leidos, you will: the Program Analyst will assist the Program Manager with performance measurement, control, and efficiency across the CDAO's portfolio. This includes designing operational dashboards, supporting metric design, and contributing to data analysis and process improvement efforts..

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      Leidos is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Program Analyst, CDAO Business Operations role offers competitive compensation.

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