General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Cost Account Manager

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; advanced degrees preferred
  • 6+ years' experience with a bachelor’s, 4+ years with a master’s, or 2+ years with a PhD
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience in space systems and working with DoD customers is a plus
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to analyze data and implement solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) using EVMS to manage costs, schedules, and performance
  • Support project teams in executing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Coordinate with multiple teams to develop budgets and analyze variances
  • Monitor cost and schedule performance, recommend corrective actions
  • Participate in agile development processes, including backlog grooming and sprint planning
  • Track risk and opportunities affecting cost and schedule; contribute to mitigation plans
  • Evaluate cost/schedule impacts from scope changes and support change management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Ability to work on high-impact satellite projects
  • Support for work-life balance with flexible hours
  • Minimal travel requirements, less than 10%
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Cost Account Manager (CAM) for satellite systems to join our Englewood, CO team. In this role, you will support the project leadership team by managing cost, schedule, and performance for assigned control accounts on GA-EMS satellite products and technologies. You will work with cross-functional teams to plan and track work, analyze variances, support risk and opportunity management, and prepare inputs for technical and program milestone reviews.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) using EVMS to plan, track, and report cost, schedule, and performance for assigned control accounts.
  • Support the project engineer, product leads, and program leadership team by helping execute the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for engineering work.
  • Coordinate with engineering, program management, and project controls to develop budgets, forecasts, and manpower estimates, and to analyze variances.
  • Monitor and report cost and schedule performance, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support agile development processes by participating in backlog grooming, sprint planning and scrum processes.
  • Support risk and opportunity management by tracking impacts to cost and schedule and contributing to mitigation plans.
  • Assist with change management by evaluating cost/schedule impacts of scope changes and supporting implementation of approved changes.
  • Maintain and update tracking tools (e.g., burn-down charts, action item lists, deliverables

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar cost/schedule frameworks.
  • Experience with space systems and DoD customers preferred.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; able to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
  • Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-contract environment.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required. Travel expected to be less than 10%.
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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