Prin Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager
About The Position
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager to support a cross-disciplined Integrated Product Team (IPT) of engineers for a large-scale software development effort of a satellite command and control system. The CAM is responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance for assigned control accounts, serving as a key liaison between program management, finance, engineering, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience
- Experience in program management, project control, or CAM-related roles
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and related tools, such as Planning/Scheduling, IMP/IMS, Risk Management, and Financial Forecasts or EAC
- Experience with metrics and forecasting tools to monitor performance and support decision-making
- Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role
- Experience with Agile software development using the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Experience supporting complex satellite ground systems, with emphasis on command-and-control functionality
- Systems, Test, and/or Software Engineering experience on large-scale government software development contracts
Responsibilities
- Serve as the cost, schedule, and technical performance owner for assigned control accounts within the program
- Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and execution, including cost and schedule variance analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and baseline change control
- Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in program performance, and recommend corrective actions as needed
- Use data-driven insights, performance metrics, and forecasts to support informed decision-making and course correction strategies
- Lead root cause analyses and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and program success
- Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads and cross-functional stakeholders to provide a holistic view of program execution
- Prepare and present financial and performance data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and government regulations
- Contribute to development of all EVM-related deliverables and associated program performance metrics, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and Government Surveillance Reviews, and work toward Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
