Finance & Business Operations Intern

Description

Finding a job is smart. Building a future is smarter.

Leidos, a Fortune 500 federal contractor with over $15B in annual revenue, is looking for top Finance and Business majors to join our organization through job openings as Finance and Business Operations (F&BO) interns in the Washington D.C Metro area (includes Maryland and Virginia areas). Leidos' F&BO Summer Internship Program gives interns the opportunity to generate meaningful analysis that has a tangible impact across different aspects of the business. As an intern with the F&BO, you will be assigned to a position with varying responsibilities and scope that will challenge you, promoting professional and personal growth both in your studies as well as your future career.

Responsibilities may include:

• Leveraging new technology to bring efficiencies in the areas of business analytics and data visualization
• Translating complex data findings into actionable business recommendations by using AI methods such as machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA) and generative AI to analyze data, financial trends or customer behavior
• Developing and implementing AI methods into operable business solutions
• Preparing and coordinating financial information for presentations and statuses to program and functional area management through the utilization of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) tools and other related software

The Leidos F&BO Summer Internship Program includes:

• Two full days of hands-on training at Corporate HQ
• Group projects that culminate in a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team during the Purple Olympics"
• Lunch & Learn sessions featuring speakers from across the corporation, Finance Executive Panel events, and networking & social events
• Formal Intern Buddy" to assist with mentorship & role guidance

Ideal Candidates should display the following:

• Interest in Finance & Business Operations
• Interest in AI, automation, and digital transformation
• Experience with Python, SQL, or similar tools for data analysis
• Energetic and enthusiastic behavior
• Eagerness to show initiative and solve problems
• Commitment to strengthening and sustaining an inclusive workplace
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

Job assignment may be in:

• Program Financial Control
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Enterprise System Transformation
• Strategic Regulatory Compliance
• Pricing

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, or other related field from an accredited college/university (preference given to Rising Seniors/Grad Students, Rising Juniors with exceptional qualifications considered)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (please note this on your resume when submitting your application)
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated capacity to use data driven insights and AI tools to improve decision making and financial performance
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI)
• Ability to be accountable and professional while maintaining effective interpersonal (written, verbal and presentation) skills while managing multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to participate in-person at formal Internship events and activities. Internship positions will be located in the Washington D.C Metro Area including Northern Virginia cities such as Reston and Chantilly as well as some Maryland cities such as Gaithersburg and Columbia. All the program activities will take place at GHQ Corporate.

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:
August 26, 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 $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

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.

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 www.Leidos.com .

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

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.