Control Account Manager/ Avionics Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Control Account Manager/ Avionics Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3). This position will be on-site, located at our Melbourne, FL location.

 

As a CAM, you will work with a technical team, leadership team and Business Management team to gather necessary information to control cost, schedule and performance of multiple statements of work. Along with forecasting financial data and delivery of monthly program reports/presentations, you will update Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and produce required data products, review monthly Earned Value (EV) data and provide detailed cost account status, and support program requirements.

 

• →Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties
• →Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
• →Develop and deliver presentations to program stakeholders
• →Define, plan, perform, monitor, control, and complete a variety of project tasks simultaneously
• →Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the full EV performance management baseline, participate in CAM status calls, prepare status for/attend weekly status meeting, provide/enter periodic Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status, support stakeholder meetings, review Actual Hours reports for time charging accuracy and alignment with IMS status.
• →On a monthly basis: calculate & enter Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETCs) into the financial system, analyze EV metrics and generate Variance Reports (VARs) as required, and attend meetings related to forecasting and spend plans for statements of work.
• →Coordinate with the scheduling team to develop and execute to an IMS
• →Coordinate Earned Value Change Requests (EVCRs) with the Business Management and Scheduling team as needed
• →Review labor resources and cost actuals on a weekly basis, initiating action on any discrepancies
• →Adhere to all internal processes for Program Management
• →Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
• →Provide cost and schedule impacts for engineering change management packages
• →Prepare and present at government control account manager meetings
• →Ensure Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are mapped correctly in the IMS

 

• Level 2:  Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and  years of related engineering experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.

• CAM Certification
• Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Experience with contracts executing full-earned value management.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance

 

• Willingness to learn program specific technologies/methodologies as applicable to the execution life cycle appropriate for an engineering role.
• Capable of providing Avionics Integration engineering support for the integration of aircraft flight deck systems to support the program.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of multi-disciplined individuals responsible for the cost and schedule of the technical baseline.
• Capable of effective communication in a highly technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with cross-functional, multi-discipline teams to deliver engineering outcomes such as productivity metrics, burn down plans, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering process and artifact creation.
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization having excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with Risk Management, Return to Green (RTG) plans, and scheduling cross functional activities.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.