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.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

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 $39,000.00 - $70,500.00

The 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.