Project Cost Analyst

Overview

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work with 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, 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 is hybrid in nature and has remote working capabilities; however periodic travel to client sites throughout Central Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, Western Arkansas and/or Northeast Texas will be required. Therefore, candidates should be in these areas in order to be considered.

This role will involve work with forecasts, cost controls, process documentation, risk identification and variance analysis.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related
• 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
• Effective interaction with customer representatives; strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency utilizing MS Project suite with a heavy emphasis on MS Excel
• Previous experience working with AEP would be preferred, but not required

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

Pay Range
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

Pay and Benefits
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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