P-Card Program Leader - Military veterans preferred

Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and strategic P-Card Program Leader to oversee and enhance our organization’s Purchase Card (P-Card) program. This leadership role is essential in providing end-to-end governance and strategic direction for the program, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement and financial objectives. The P-Card Program Leader will lead a team of 3 analysts and be responsible for policy development, risk management, program performance, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight & Leadership: Provide overall leadership and governance for the P-Card program, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices. Lead a team of three analysts, offering guidance, training, and performance management.
• Strategic Direction: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize P-Card program performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, automation, and process improvement.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Oversee the identification and mitigation of risks related to P-Card usage, including fraud prevention, policy compliance, and audit readiness. Ensure that the program adheres to all internal and external regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and Procurement to strengthen program controls, improve audit readiness, and foster continuous program improvements.
• Reporting & Insights: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, preparing and delivering regular reports, insights, and strategic recommendations to guide decision-making at the highest levels.
• Policy Development & Continuous Improvement: Drive policy development and continuously refine program policies and procedures to meet evolving business and compliance needs.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain strong relationships with key financial institutions and P-Card suppliers, identifying opportunities for eCatalogs and other procurement innovations to enhance the program’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Promptly address and resolve any issues to ensure smooth program operations and continued success.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in financial operations, procurement, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing a P-Card program.
• Skills:
  • Proven experience in managing and leading a P-Card program, with strong leadership capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving program optimization.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior executives.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, audit readiness, and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial management systems and reporting tools.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective controls and continuous program improvement.

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Original Posting:

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:

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.

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