Senior Systems Engineer – Cost Account Manager (CAM) and Scrum Master (SM) (Onsite)

RTX • Richardson, TX

7d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Systems Engineer – Cost Account Manager (CAM) and Scrum Master (SM) to join our team. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in cost management, financial forecasting, and program execution within the aerospace and defense industry. The successful candidate will serve as a critical liaison between engineering, finance, and program management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget while meeting technical and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost account management, financial analysis, or program management within the aerospace and defense sector.
• Certified Earned Value Management (CEVM) or comparable.
• Experience in financial systems and tools, such as SAP, PMX or equivalent.
• Experience managing an Agile Team as either a Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite such as Jira or Confluence.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• RTX Program Management Level 6 or equivalent.
• Certified as Scaled Agile Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner or equivalent.
• Familiarity with RTX systems, processes, and tools.
• Basis of Estimate Training or equivalent.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary CAM on the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) standards and company policies.
• Lead the development, management, and execution of cost accounts, including baseline establishment, budget forecasting, variance analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop detailed work scope, schedules, and resource requirements for project execution.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, including Estimates at Completion (EACs) and variance explanations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, program management, and supply chain, to ensure alignment of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities within cost accounts and develop actionable plans to address them.
• Support program reviews, audits, and customer engagements with detailed cost and schedule analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline cost management processes and enhance program performance.
• Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
• Work with the Product Owner, especially on backlog grooming and maintaining the product backlog
• Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution among the team members
• Ensure a conducive environment for the team, enabling members to work efficiently and effectively

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

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