Systems Engineer Stf - E4

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

About the role

As the Systems Engineer Staff, Lead Operations and Control Account Manager (CAM) for the F-35 Chief Engineering Organization, you will integrate professionals across engineering to ensure timely contract baseline, performance, and delivery of contractual deliverables. This includes Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities for multiple control accounts, focusing on labor, material, and other direct costs.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to interact with Development, Production, Sustainment, and Customer Programs teams.
• Ensure budget distribution, provide requirements to appropriate teams, and establish an accurate baseline for execution per the plan.
• Establish clear communications between finance, planning, Chief Engineering team, LoB engineering team, and program management.
• Drive appropriate processes, assess issues/risks/opportunities, and plan investigations or mitigations for favorable resolutions.
• Manage time efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to multi-task and learn quickly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of finance/program experience in the aerospace/defense sector, with at least 3 years as a Control Account Manager on a large, multi-year program (F-35 experience highly desirable).
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management, cost integration, and baseline management for complex engineering programs.
• Proficiency with Deltek Cobra/PM Compass, SAP, ADAR, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, Power Query).
• Strong analytical capability to synthesize technical data into clear, action-oriented financial insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to brief senior leadership, chief engineers, and government customers with confidence.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• MS in Engineering Management or equivalent preferred.
• Direct experience supporting the F-35 Chief Engineer Office or comparable integrated weapons system programs.
• Advanced data-visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx).
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring a finance/analytical team.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and Systems Design & Analysis coursework.
• Certifications such as Earned Value Professional (EVP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and eligibility for higher clearance levels as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed)

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $104,900.00 - $194,700.00. The salary range is a general guideline and considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.