SWDC MSS TMC Control Account Manager (CAM)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery.
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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
No matter the assignment, Northrop Grumman is committed to being a leader in Cyber, Logistics and Modernization, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR, and Strike. For us, it's about more than just performing. It means realizing the values that define us: responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide. These values inspire and unite our people who make everything we do possible.
The Missile Defense Solutions Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering
capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative
technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive
advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
The SWDC team at Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Control Account Manager (CAM) based out of Schriever AFB, CO.
What You'll get to Do:
Control Account Manager (CAM) to support the Threat Modeling Center (TMC) on the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) program at Schriever AFB, CO.
As a CAM, the individual will work with a technical team, Task Order leadership and with a senior CAM to gather necessary information for cost control and forecasting the Task Orders (TO) financial data and delivering monthly program reports. The CAM 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 for the EV battle rhythm. The DE Task Orders employs Agile Development methodologies and the CAM must be able to integrate that approach with the EVM requirements.
Primary duties include: track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against LOE and discrete work, participate in CAM status calls, prepare status for/attend weekly TO status meeting, provide/enter weekly Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status, support stakeholder meetings, review Actuals Hours reports for time charging accuracy and alignment with IMS status. On a monthly basis: calculate & enter Estimate to Complete (ETCs) into the financial system, analyze EV metrics and generate Variance Reports (VARs) as required, and attend program VAR meetings. Support the development of the Integrated Program Management Reviews (IPMR) CDRL deliverable. As required identify/request IMS forecast and baseline changes via schedule change requests and "what if" schedules, and plan technical work, including scope, cost & schedule, with direction from TO leadership. Participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews as required and maintain Work Authorization Documents (WADs) for each Control Account, ensuring the WADs are always up-to-date.
The selected Team Member will use their skills and learning to achieve and maintain EV integrity across the TO, alert leadership to trends that may negatively impact TO, as well as perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree
- Experience with standard EVM practices and procedures, tools, rolling waves, and EVM cost baselining
- Practiced in identifying IMS forecast and baseline changes via schedule change requests and "what if" schedules
- Recent experience with DCMA Audits and Baseline Reviews as the CAM answering the questions desired. Must be a recent graduate of a CAM/EVM training course and completed EVM tool training within the last 2 years
- Strong and demonstrated skills in cost estimation, control, and forecasting and experience with cost-schedule integration (EV) especially related to Agile Development methodologies
- Ability to develop, maintain, and follow documented processes and procedures
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Understand government contracting methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to develop and use spreadsheet-based analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of software development and system engineering activities
- Experience in an Agile Development environment that also used Discrete EV management methodologies
- Knowledge of Northrop Grumman CAM/CAM Analyst processes and policies (PMP) or equivalent desired.
- Practiced in identifying IMS forecast and baseline changes via schedule change requests and "what if" schedules.
- Detail oriented and able to work independently with little or no supervision
- Familiarity with scheduling tools like MS Project
Salary Minimum for Colorado location: $67,520
Salary Maximum for Colorado location: $ 101,280
Employees may be eligible for 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. 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. Learn about Northrop Grumman Total Rewards and Benefits.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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