Project Cost Analyst

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP certification

Leadership training

Mentorship programs

Professional development & continuing;

Technical upskilling programs

Job summary

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. You will collaborate with project managers and engineering leads to provide comprehensive project management services that support Leidos’ electric utility clients, and you will be part of an established PMO focused on successful delivery.

This role involves forecasts, cost controls, risk identification, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 preferred
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets for transmission & distribution projects for electric utilities
• Apply earned value management to align forecasts and costs with recovery plans
• Share team utilization metrics and coordinate with COE to align with project objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering Leads and Managers to track client deliverables
• Create and maintain weekly/monthly project control reports for client/internal review
• Interface with client and management to report progress, schedules and risks

Skills

Project controls

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related

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.

Benefits

• 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

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 skillsrequired
• Previous experience working with AEP is preferred

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.

Original Posting

November 13, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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