Senior Engineering Control Account Manager

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is a leader in high-technology systems development including remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies. GA-EMS specializes in designing and manufacturing electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting various defense, industrial, and commercial applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with project team to identify, decompose, and allocate the technical scope documented in a Statement of Work (SOW) to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• In consultation with engineering team, build project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Lead project teams to gather and provide project status to key stakeholders.
• Assess remaining project effort and cost as part of a regular Estimate at Complete (EAC) update process.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis to identify and document the root causes of cost and schedule variances, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Analyze project labor and material expenditures for improper charging and other discrepancies.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to tackle project challenges.
• Participate in request for proposal (RFP) process to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and preliminary schedules to generate new business.
• Develop Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs) to incorporate new scope into the project baseline.
• Identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine challenges of diverse scope and nature.
• Flexibly adapt to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Develop and manage large data sets in Excel to address specific program challenges.
• Administer and maintain large scale tracking and burn-down workbooks beyond typical Earned Value Management, such as procurement tracking, drawing burn-down, and line-of-balance trackers for manufacturing and assemblies.
• Manage both developmental and production (manufacturing) programs.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, business administration or related discipline, along with seven or more years of related experience.
• BS degree in an engineering discipline desired.
• Must have general knowledge of earned value systems in a research or production environment.
• Previous EVMS experience desired, must be able to complete a CAM certification within the first 6 months after hiring.
• Must either have engineering skills or the ability to gain an understanding of engineering issues in the conduct of the job.
• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• The ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.
• The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• The ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and external parties.
• Previous DOD experience with military standards and instructions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable, particularly in roles involving production planning, cost control, or schedule management.
• PMP or EVMS certification is highly desirable.
• Must possess experience with the following tools:
• Microsoft Project or light version of Project
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill or similar
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP or similar
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance is required and preferred.