Transformational Program Lead at Leidos in Honolulu, HI

Leidos is seeking a Transformational Program Lead to join our Hawai‘i Energy program team’s efforts in empowering our community to achieve the state’s clean energy goals. The successful candidate will further the ongoing development and implementation of Hawaii Energy’s portfolio of transformational offerings, which are focused on behavior-based energy efficiency education, workforce development, and technology innovation.

For over 16 years, Hawai‘i Energy has empowered island families and businesses to make smart energy choices by educating them about the many, lasting benefits of clean energy. We encourage and reward practical everyday energy-saving decisions that save money, grow our economy and reduce the demand for electricity. Our team members are committed to our mission and supporting Hawai‘i’s goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045. Named by Hawai‘i Business Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Work 2018,2019,2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Hawai‘i Energy program is administered by Leidos, Inc. under a contract with the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission. For more information, visit www.hawaiienergy.com

The Challenge:

The Transformational Program Lead will work across operational teams to develop and implement Hawaii Energy’s transformational portfolio. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Transformational Program Lead will:

• Provide technical, administrative, and operational management of transformational portfolio
• Oversee the development, expansion and tracking of transformational offerings based on the latest Triennial Plan and sector conditions
• Develop of Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals to subcontract for external services
• Manage subcontracts/vendors directly, including reporting progress against plan, anticipating and applying corrective action, reviewing vendor invoicing, terms, etc.
• Responsible for achievement of transformational program metrics and monitoring progress towards goals
• Integrate Transformational initiatives with Residential and Business incentive portfolio offerings to help Hawaii Energy improve its community engagement and resulting impact
• Stay abreast of industry developments in energy efficiency behavior modification programs.
• Present internally and externally on portfolio offerings, including transformational and residential programs
• Other duties as assigned

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor degree in engineering, environmental science, cultural anthropology, business, communications, or other related area.
• Six years of relevant experience in energy efficiency programs (e.g. utilities, sustainability, etc.), community outreach, or education.
• Familiarity with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, as well as energy efficiency behavioral programs in both residential and commercial contexts.
• Strong grasp of behavior change energy efficiency and an understanding of how to deliver community education and workforce development programs in communities in Hawaii.
• Intimate knowledge of Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties is highly preferred, specifically non-profits, hard-to-reach/ low income communities, K-12 schools, UH system including community college.
• Strong technical, quantitative, and analytic capabilities including report writing.
• Experience in subcontracting and subcontractor management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within cross functional teams.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye ,on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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Original Posting:

April 21, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.