Principal Software Cost Account Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career?

Embark on a journey where your expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Cost Account Management will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we're not just designing software; we're crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems within a Special Access Program (SAP) and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Software Cost Account Manager, you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.

You do not have to have previous comms or nuclear experience; we will provide the training and tools to help grow the skills you will need to become a subject matter expert. You will learn from the best and brightest in the comms and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace.

May be eligible for relocation.

What YOU will do:

• YOU will manage the scope, schedule, and budget that is defined within a Cost Account (CA) for an agile software development project.

• YOU will transform contractual requirements and statement of work into an executable integrated cost and schedule plan.

• YOU will define detailed objective completion criteria or Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) measuring work package accomplishment.

• YOU will monitor and report performance against plans to ensure contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met.

• YOU will forecast budget and completion date estimates for work packages defined in the CA.

• YOU will apply company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure plans are in compliance.

• YOU will communicate and collaborate with other Senior and Principal Level Software Engineers in multiple domains to solve technical issues and to provide stakeholders with situational awareness to facilitate decision making.

• YOU will be responsible for producing quantifiable earned value metrics and performance measures (CV, SV, SPI, CPI, TCPI, etc.) for the integrated cost and schedule plans.

• YOU will provide monthly and quarterly reports on current earned value metrics.

• YOU will analyze CA performance, trends, perform root cause analyses and prepare variance reports.

What YOU will learn:

• You will have opportunity to learn and grow knowledge within the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence domain.

• You will increase your knowledge and proficiency managing integrated cost and schedule for DoD EVMS projects.

• You will gain valuable experience and an opportunity to lead beyond the Cost Account Manager position, including roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Software Lead.

• You will become a subject matter expert and leader in communication technologies with exposure to the variety of business and products in an evolving field. We are growing, so can you.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required for this role. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Professional experience on a Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition contract, preferably, requiring Earned Value Management System (EVMS) as either a Cost Account Manager (CAM), financial analyst, integrated program scheduler, or project leadership role.

• Familiarity with National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Earned Value Management Systems EIA-748 Intent Guidelines.

• Defense contractor EVMS certification or equivalent.

• experience with DAU EVMS "gold card".

• Advanced experience in MS Excel and MS Project.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with software development life cycles and