Advanced System Engineer - Cost Account Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Mcleansville, NC

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About The Position

As a Cost Account Manager for Undersea Maritime Systems, you’ll leverage your technical background as a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for managing project cost and schedule performance. You'll partner directly with technical leads to facilitate task progress, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget by proactively identifying and resolving any roadblocks.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
5+ years of experience in task and team leadership within a technical environment
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Demonstrated ability in project planning, scheduling, and financial analysis
What sets you apart:
Success managing project performance with strong proficiency in scheduling and cost management tools
Proactive problem-solver motivated to identify risks and develop effective mitigation plans
Collaborative team player with the ability to provide programmatic leadership and partner with technical teams for success
Strong presentation and communications skills, with an ability to clearly report status and negotiate solutions between teams
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research-oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in task and team leadership within a technical environment
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Demonstrated ability in project planning, scheduling, and financial analysis
• Success managing project performance with strong proficiency in scheduling and cost management tools
• Proactive problem-solver motivated to identify risks and develop effective mitigation plans
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide programmatic leadership and partner with technical teams for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills, with an ability to clearly report status and negotiate solutions between teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Agile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• managing project cost and schedule performance
• partnering directly with technical leads to facilitate task progress
• ensuring work is completed on time and within budget by proactively identifying and resolving any roadblocks

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level