Sentinel Cost Account Manager

RTX•Fullerton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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%).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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.