Finance and Business Operations Intern
Leidos, a Fortune 500 federal contractor with over $17B in annual revenue, is looking for top Finance and Business majors to join our organization as Finance and Business Operations (F&BO) interns. Our F&BO Summer Internship Program allows interns to generate meaningful analysis with tangible impact across the business, and work hands-on with the AI and automation tools reshaping how our finance teams operate.
What You'll Do
Interns are typically placed in Program Financial Control or Financial Planning and Analysis, with other possible assignments in Business Insights and AI Solutions, Strategic Regulatory Compliance, Pricing, or Corporate Functions. Responsibilities may include:
Leveraging AI/ML, robotic process automation (RPA), and generative AI to analyze financial trends, customer behavior, and business data
Translating complex data findings into actionable business recommendations using finance acumen alongside emerging AI tools
Developing and implementing AI methods into operable business solutions
Preparing and presenting financial analysis to program and functional leadership using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
What You'll Get
Two full days of hands-on training at Corporate HQ
A group project culminating in a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team at "Purple Olympics"
Lunch & Learn sessions, a Finance Executive Panel, and networking events
A formal Intern Buddy for mentorship and role guidance
What We're Looking For
Exposure to Finance & Business Operations fundamentals through coursework, projects, or prior experience
Hands-on experience or coursework applying AI/automation tools to a business or finance problem (e.g., an AI-assisted financial model, RPA/Power Automate, Power BI's AI features, or a predictive-analytics class project)
Ability to communicate data analysis through strategic storytelling
Initiative and problem-solving drive
Commitment to an inclusive workplace
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Basic Qualifications
Rising senior, currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a related business field from an accredited college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; demonstrated fundamentals in Finance and/or Accounting
U.S. citizenship requirement and future potential to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively
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 manage multiple priorities professionally, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to attend in-person Internship events at GHQ Corporate in Reston, VA; positions located across the D.C. Metro Area (Reston VA, Gaithersburg MD, and Columbia MD)