Senior Engineering Control Account Manager

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies are leaders in high-technology systems development, including remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies. GA-EMS designs and manufactures specialized products and integrated system solutions for defense, industrial, and commercial customers. This role supports the Science & Technology Products super-directorate.

About the Role

This position directly supports projects by ensuring they stay within the defined technical scope, managing task execution, and capturing performance status. It requires a technical background and experience in cost, schedule, and EVM processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, decompose, and allocate technical scope in a Statement of Work (SOW) to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Build project schedules using tools like Microsoft Project.
• Monitor and analyze project schedule, timelines, and milestones 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 an EAC update process.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis to identify and document cost and schedule variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks.
• Analyze project labor and material expenditures for proper charging and other discrepancies.
• Tackle project challenges through interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and manage large data sets in Excel for specific program challenges.
• Manage both developmental and production programs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and environmental regulations.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures impacting project(s).
• Work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport with stakeholders.
• Work extended hours and travel as required.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Requirements

• Educational requirement: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, business administration, or related field, with seven or more years of related experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in earned value systems in a research or production environment, and ability to complete a CAM certification within six months.
• Technical skills: Must have general knowledge of earned value systems, and possess strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Qualifications: Must be customer-focused, able to work independently and lead in a team environment, and demonstrate experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tools: Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, PDM systems, MRP systems, and other relevant software.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $98,100 - $171,398.