Project Cost Analyst

00068 LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst within its Power Delivery Solutions division to collaborate with project managers and engineering leads on comprehensive Project Management Services for electric utility clients.

The role sits in an established PMO, focusing on forecasts, cost controls, risk identification, and variance analysis, with opportunities for PMP certification and professional development. Flexible work arrangements are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with customer representatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and engineering leads to provide cost controls and forecasting.
• Support PMO with cost tracking, variance analysis and process documentation.
• Monitor cost and schedule status for assigned tasks and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Project controls

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Power delivery experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management

Job 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 Project Cost Analyst will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO), 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.

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're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got 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. 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.

Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related
• Three (3) + years of relevant project controls/cost analysis experience
• Recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects within transmission, substation and/or distribution design is preferred
• Demonstrated work history of planning, organizing, directing and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks
• Should be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks
• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner; Strong writing and verbal communication skills required
• Previous experience working with AEP is preferred

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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