Engineering Cost Account Manager

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title : Engineering Cost Account Manager

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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Wage Range: 70-73
Job Number: 25-02872

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for an Engineering Cost Account Manager to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. As a Cost Account Manger on the Space Force MUOS program, you'll work closely with a cross functional team responsible for successful execution of one of the multiple MUOS teams. We encourage candidates that have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Good Communicator and Strong Cost Account Manager Skills.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.


CAM Specific skillsetsAssist in the successful execution and delivery of Task Order within cost and schedule parameters from CGN, as well as Sales and Margin expectations to GDMS
Assist in the support the successful execution of Task Order (EVM Contract) as a CAM
Support generating briefing reports (internal/external)
Work closely with Program Finance, Program Management and Deputy Program Manager of Engineering to establish clear financial expectations when developing the Fiscal Plan.
Support development of the resource-loaded Control Account schedule
Support establishment of Control Account Plans (CAPs)
Request Open/Close charge #'s
Review weekly labor reports for charging; reviews subcontractor data, including est. costs
Support development of Baseline Change Requests (BCRs)
Develop and manage performance measurement metrics
Work with the Deputy Program Manager of Engineering and Engineering to status the schedule and develop estimate to complete (ETC)
Support reviews with program team including Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
Perform Control Account analysis, including rate impacts
Support Engineering Status Reviews and Program Management Reviews
Support Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) preparation (if applicable)


Excel and Power BI skillsetsProficiency with Advanced Excel Formulas: including INDEX/MATCH, COUNTIFS, macros for automating tasks, use of pivot tables
Proficiency with Data Transformation and Power Queries in Excel and Power BI
Proficiency with Data Visualization tools in Excel and Power BI: Charts, graphs


What sets you apart:Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others



Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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