Deputy Program Manager/Control Account Manager (CAM) - Space Technologies

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Deputy Program Manager / CAM will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams.
 
On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts

• Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary and Work Authorization Document (WAD)

• Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed

• Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management

• Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities required to achieve objectives

• Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities

• Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the performance measurement baseline

• Provide weekly insight into remaining durations and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages

• Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments

• Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required

• Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity

• Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy

• Professional Expectations:

• Use in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to solve complex problems and lead steps within broader projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives

• Assess unusual circumstances and employ sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques

• Enhance relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders, adapting communication styles to various audiences

• Act as a resource for colleagues and provide guidance in the discipline as required

• Work independently on critical points, using sound judgment and adapting existing approaches as necessary

 
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

• Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)

• Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts

• Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)

• Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues

• Ability to work independently and with teams, adapting quickly to shifting priorities

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

• Strong customer focus and problem-solving attitude

• Previous experience as a CAM or Program Control Analyst on a large DOD contract

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and situations to diverse audiences

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills

Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen required

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$101,000 - $143,325

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work ex