Cost Account Manager

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking experienced Cost Account Managers familiar with Space Operations and Ground Operations. The chosen candidate can work from the following locations: Northern VA, Seal Beach, CA, El Segundo, CA.

About the role

This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain budgets for assigned Control Account Plans (CAPs).
• Define and baseline the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules aligned with program milestones.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance within assigned control accounts.
• Calculate and report Earned Value (EV), Planned Value (PV), and Actual Costs (AC).
• Analyze Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to assess program health.
• Identify and report variances at completion (VAC) and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Prepare and submit timely Variance Analysis Reports (VARs) for cost and schedule variances exceeding threshold.
• Identify root causes of variances and develop corrective action plans.
• Brief program leadership and customers on control account status and performance trends.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks and opportunities within assigned control accounts.
• Maintain risk registers and support program-level risk reviews.
• Cookordination with functional leads, subcontract managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost and schedule reporting.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and other customer-facing reviews.
• Ensure alignment between technical scope, schedule, and budget across disciplines.
• Ensure control account activities comply with DCMA, DCAA, and program-specific EVMS requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all control account activities.

Requirements

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• 5 or more years of general experience.
• Familiar with EVMS and Earned Value; previous CAM experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills are required.
• Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI or ability to obtain DoD TS from previously-held security clearance.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Cimarron offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Company Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.

EEO Statement

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.