Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is seeking a Control Account Manager (CAM) in Supply Chain in support of the Combat Mission System business area within the Platform and Services sector. This role requires a subject matter expert in Earned Value analysis to drive cost, schedule, and scope performance while ensuring compliance with EV standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Scheduling, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to manage baselines, analyze performance, and support program execution
- Develop and maintain analysis on cost and schedule performance as well as scope, and the associated variance analysis as needed for the Supply Chain function (weekly and monthly)
- Implement and document original baselines from proposals to award, rebaselines, and estimates to completion (ETCs)
- Read Proposals/Quotes, Purchase Orders, basis of estimate (BOEs) and the manufacturing bill of material (mBOM) to develop cost analysis comparisons
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify problems and interpret Supply Chain Organization needs as required
- Anticipate and manage changes to projects and operations, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, manufacturing needs, and schedule changes
- Communicate abnormalities or variances to the project team
- Identify areas of risk, opportunity, and cost saving initiatives affecting project profitability
- Attend and conduct internal earned value management (EVM) surveillances, integrated baseline reviews (IBRs), and support DCMA Surveillance Reviews
- Review EVM artifacts such as: Control Account Plans (CAP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Basis of Estimates (BOE), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Work Authorization Documents (WAM)
- Act as a liaison between Production and Controls, Program Finance, Scheduling, EV Compliance, Operations Finance, Contracts, and the Supply Chain Organization
- Work with Subcontract Administrators and Buyers to understand linkage between purchase order creation and work breakdown structure (WBS) charging requirements
- Assist all contract cleanup and closeout efforts
- Provide training and mentoring to new and existing personnel in EV Metrics, financial analysis, and understanding EV in a Production environment
- Identify areas of improvement, document findings and solutions, implement process changes with Business Systems Teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years relevant experience or equivalent experience
- Possess an advanced level of understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards and Scheduling
- Ability to perform analysis in Excel using advanced level formulas and pivot tables: power query preferred
- Experience with Deltek's Open Plan, Cobra, Primavera, and/or PMCompass
- Demonstrate the ability to aggressively track deliverables, identify technical or financial variances, and resolve bottlenecks in a fast-paced, remote manufacturing or development environment
- Experienced project management and organization skills to effectively manage timelines, customer requirements and work flow requirements
- Drive cost, schedule, and scope performance by proactively engaging and negotiating with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Finance without in-person oversight
- Ability to perform effectively and independently with good time management skills with minimal supervision
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Strong ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships and networks
- Demonstrate sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential, and classified information
- Working knowledge with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Certifications including Project Manager Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar
- Working knowledge of operations, scheduling, and/or Bills of Material (BOMs) within a manufacturing environment
- Understanding prime contract flow down requirements
- Passion for continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- A legal plan
- Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance
- Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
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