Leidos
Description
Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced
Project Cost Analyst
to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services that support Leidos' electric utility clients. The Cost Analyst will be a part of our Strategic Project & Program Consulting Team, team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
Successful candidates will enjoy a fast‑paced, agile and diverse working environment. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Leadership training & Management opportunities
Formal Mentorship programs
Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
Technical Upskilling programs
This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, risk identification and variance analysis. Responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
Developing, monitoring and maintaining engineering and construction project budgets for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities
Work with Project Management teams using earned value management techniques to ensure that forecasts and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
Share team utilization metrics and address any utilization concerns with AEP’s Center of Excellence (COE) to maintain alignment with project objectives and resource requirements
Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
Develop and produce weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review
Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects
Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking
The role will have some remote capabilities, but will require a frequent presence in our customer's New Albany OH office on a hybrid working schedule
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related discipline
Three (3)+ years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience
Proven knowledge of ECOSYS enterprise project performance software
Recent and in‑depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design
Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
Capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with customer representatives effectively
Proficiency using MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel
Previous experience working with AEP would be preferred, but not required
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we are continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we have an amazing group of industry‑leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News‑Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!
PDSPM PowerDelivery
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.
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.
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Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced
Project Cost Analyst
to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive Project Management Services that support Leidos' electric utility clients. The Cost Analyst will be a part of our Strategic Project & Program Consulting Team, team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
Successful candidates will enjoy a fast‑paced, agile and diverse working environment. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Leadership training & Management opportunities
Formal Mentorship programs
Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
Technical Upskilling programs
This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, risk identification and variance analysis. Responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
Developing, monitoring and maintaining engineering and construction project budgets for various sized transmission & distribution projects for public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities
Work with Project Management teams using earned value management techniques to ensure that forecasts and costs are aligned, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits
Share team utilization metrics and address any utilization concerns with AEP’s Center of Excellence (COE) to maintain alignment with project objectives and resource requirements
Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables
Develop and produce weekly/monthly project control reports for client and internal management review
Interfacing directly with the client and internal management to report progress, schedule and risks across a portfolio of electrical distribution projects
Assist the project manager with the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking
The role will have some remote capabilities, but will require a frequent presence in our customer's New Albany OH office on a hybrid working schedule
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related discipline
Three (3)+ years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience
Proven knowledge of ECOSYS enterprise project performance software
Recent and in‑depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design
Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
Capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with customer representatives effectively
Proficiency using MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel
Previous experience working with AEP would be preferred, but not required
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go‑to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor‑owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we are continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we have an amazing group of industry‑leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News‑Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!
PDSPM PowerDelivery
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.
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.
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