Space Force MUOS - Engineering Cost Account Manager (CAM)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$109,131 - $118,084

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 a MUOS team and its task order within cost and schedule parameters, while meeting sales and margin expectations. The position supports earned value management, financial planning, scheduling, performance measurement, reporting, and reviews in coordination with program finance, program management, engineering leadership, and other stakeholders. The role may be performed on-site or in a hybrid arrangement, with 3–4 days on-site and 1–2 days off-site. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area or field, or equivalent with 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.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time from date of hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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

Good communication skills and strong Cost Account Manager skills.
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 the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
Strong presentation and communication skills, negotiation experience, and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

Assist with successful task order execution and delivery within cost and schedule parameters, and in accordance with CGN, sales, and margin expectations.
Support execution of the task order as a Cost Account Manager on an earned value management contract.
Support the preparation of internal and external briefing reports.
Coordinate 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 establishment of Control Account Plans (CAPs).
Request open and close 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.