Senior Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager

RTX•Aurora, CO

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager will 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 5+ 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