Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions

Via Logic LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions to lead delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned programs for clients in the DC metro area.

The role requires ten+ years in electric utility engineering, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate technical teams, manage schedules and costs, and drive quality. This position offers a challenging environment and opportunities to influence large-scale power delivery projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 10+ years of electric utility engineering.
• Understanding of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery.
• Advanced understanding of the electric power utility industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent team-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned programs.
• Engage technical teams, review progress, and maximize program outcomes.
• Review program scope to meet contract and technical requirements; identify value.
• Evaluate schedule performance and improve adherence through oversight and communication.
• Assess cost performance, drive cost savings via standardization and oversight.
• Improve quality of program deliverables and refine processes.
• Evaluate team skillsets and provide targeted training.
• Collaborate with Section Managers on delivery and resource management.
• Partner with PMO to optimize program management; handle issue investigations.
• Develop financial forecasts; work with BD/AM on client initiatives.
• Support VP-T&S on special projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Program management

Cost management

Quality assurance

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions

We are currently have an opportunity for Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions for a candidate who's local to Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia, PA, or Atlantic City, NJ.

Job Duties

• The Program Director (PD) will manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned program(s)


• PD will engage technical teams providing services, review team progress, evaluate team effectiveness and work through the responsible engineering managers and section managers to maximize the outcomes on the program. Focus areas include:
  
  
  
  • Review the scope of the program to ensure it meets contract and technical requirements. Identify ways to deliver additional value to the client and advance the Leidos services.
  
  
  • Evaluate the schedule performance of individual projects and the program as a whole. Improve program schedule adherence through oversight and communication.
  
  
  • Assess the approach to cost performance, and drive cost saving measures across the program. Utilize standardization, tools, enhanced oversight and all applicable means to reduce the cost of the Leidos services.
  
  
  • Continuously assess the quality of the program deliverables. Develop and refine processes and tools to improve quality of services.
  
  
  • Evaluate the team’s technical skillsets and provide targeted training and technical skill building to Leidos team members.
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with Section Managers on the delivery of engineering activities. Support the SMs with resource management and assessment. Escalate performance issues, areas for improvement, and opportunities to advance the business. Identify gaps in the approach to service and work to remedy those gaps.


• Partner with the Project Management Organization (PMO) to optimize the management of the program. Provide issue management and deep dive investigation to supplement the daily project management duties provided by the PM.


• Develop financial forecasts of the revenue and operating income on the program. Work with the Business Development (BD) manager/Account Manager (AM) on larger client management initiatives.


• Support the Vice President of Transmission and Substation (VP-T&S) on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering with ten (10)+ years of experience in electric utility engineering


• Functional understanding of principals and practices of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery.


• Advanced understanding of electric power utility industry


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Excellent team building and coloration skills

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Original Posting

September 10, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

About Leidos

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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.