Space Force MUOS - Engineering Cost Account Manager (CAM)

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Engineering Cost Account Manager for the Space Force MUOS program in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role works closely with a cross-functional team to support successful execution of one of the program’s MUOS teams. The Cost Account Manager supports task-order delivery within cost and schedule parameters and contributes to the program’s sales and margin expectations. The position works with Program Finance, Program Management, and the Deputy Program Manager of Engineering on financial planning, schedules, control account plans, cost and performance analysis, and program reviews. The workplace arrangement is either onsite or hybrid, with hybrid work described as three to four days onsite and one to two days offsite. Candidates must have a bachelor’s or technology degree in engineering or a related specialized field, or equivalent experience, plus the specified additional job-related experience; a master’s degree with at least three years of job-related experience is an alternative. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The employer describes a flexible work environment and competitive benefits but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or technology degree in engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (four years of job-related experience).
At least five additional years of job-related experience, or a master’s degree with at least three years of job-related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from the date of hire.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong cost account management skills and good communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Excel formulas, including INDEX/MATCH and COUNTIFS; macros for automating tasks; and pivot tables.
Proficiency with data transformation and Power Query in Excel and Power BI.
Proficiency with data visualization tools in Excel and Power BI, including charts and graphs.

Nice To Haves

Success leading the systems development life cycle, with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools.
Creative thinking and motivation to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions.
Collaborative teamwork and ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
Strong presentation and communication skills, experience with negotiation, and ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Assist in successful execution and delivery of task orders within cost and schedule parameters, as well as sales and margin expectations.
Support successful execution of EVM-contract task orders as a Cost Account Manager.
Support generation of internal and external briefing reports.
Work with Program Finance, Program Management, and the Deputy Program Manager of Engineering to establish financial expectations during fiscal plan development.
Support development of resource-loaded control account schedules and Control Account Plans (CAPs).
Request opening and closing charge numbers.
Review weekly labor reports for charging and review subcontractor data, including estimated costs.
Support development of Baseline Change Requests (BCRs).
Develop and manage performance measurement metrics.
Work with the Deputy Program Manager of Engineering and Engineering to status schedules and develop estimates to complete (ETCs).
Support program-team reviews, including Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) reviews.
Perform control account analysis, including rate impacts.
Support Engineering Status Reviews and Program Management Reviews.
Support Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) preparation, if applicable.