Sentinel Cost Account Manager

RTX•Fullerton, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sentinel Product Line (PL) is an organization within the Medium Range Air Defense Product Line (MRAD PL) within Raytheon containing multiple programs within its portfolio including Sentinel, NASAMS, and HAWK. The MRAD PL is a complex program area executing work across the Raytheon business, through a key partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Raytheon Australia. With NASAMS in 12 different countries and Sentinel in 16 countries, the current 5-year strategy is to further expand the global footprint. The Sentinel PL is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of Sentinel CAM (Control Account Manager) for this Sentinel A3/F1 Product Line. The Sentinel CAM will support various Sentinel programs execution (cost, schedule & technical performance of critical production, development and sustainment programs), growth opportunities, positive financial performance while ensuring that all contractual commitments are met/exceeded. This role is primarily responsible for managing financial metrics on active contracts as well as supporting active proposal efforts, in an effort to support business growth and a collaborative partnership between multiple production sites. This position requires strategic and tactical direction for program execution via multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams and sub-contractors with cross-business teams and suppliers. This position will require ~20% domestic/international travel. This position is an onsite role, located in Fullerton, CA

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience
Experience using SAP, APEX, or similar system
Experience with MS Office tools
Existing Secret Security Clearance (DoD) or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
EVMS certified with applied experience as an EVMS practitioner, IPT Lead, EV Manager, and/or CAM on a program
Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals, developing proposal review and start-up packages for management review and approval
Ability to travel domestically/internationally (~20%)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred (Business, mathematics, engineering, Supply Chain or related field)
Knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.
Experience with IPDS, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risk & Opportunity Management
Ability to lead, along with peers, the development of long range plans to capitalize on future opportunities
Ability to manage various tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines
Strong communication skills and prior experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
Export/Import (EX/IM) experience or related experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels, including a matrixed environment
Ability to influence and motivate team members and peers
Strong Business Acumen skills
Financial and/or Supply Chain background preferred
Experience summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership in a clear, concise and compelling format
PMX Level 6 certified or ability to obtain Level 6 certification within the first year

Responsibilities

Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis.
Support development of cost estimates, test of reasonableness analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment at Program / Product / Mission Area level.
Support Latest Revised Estimates (LRE) on a monthly basis.
Support with development of cost estimates, test of reasonableness analysis, and risk and opportunities assessment at the Program / Product / Mission area level.
Perform detailed Earned Value (EV) and financial analysis to budget baseline, schedule, and EAC positions.
Partner with IOT performers to proactively manage and retroactively understand performance achievements/shortfalls in support of variance analysis.
Prepare forecasts, monitor actual costs, and document variances to plans and forecasts.
Assist the Integrated Product Team with Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule Program Baselining and Manpower Allocation.
Providing Sentinel inputs to proposals, supporting customer proposal negotiations, executing program start-up to include program Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule and performance baseline development.
Developing and partnering customer proposals, white papers, statements of work and Basis of Estimates.