Project Cost Analyst

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

• 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 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.
• Interface 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Three (3)+ years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience.
• Proven knowledge of ECOSYS enterprise project performance software
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• 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.
• Ability to track cost and schedule status of assigned tasks.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; must be able to interact with customer representatives effectively.
• Proficiency utilizing 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, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach.

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!

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.