Engineering Cost Account Manager

Scottsdale, Arizona

Catapult Federal Services
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Schedule: On-site/hybrid (3-4 days onsite and 1-2 off site)


Role Overview:

As a Cost Account Manager (CAM) on the Space Force MUOS program, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure successful execution of one or more MUOS Task Orders. This role requires strong communication and CAM skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Strong communicator
  • Proven Cost Account Management (CAM) capabilities

CAM-Specific Skillsets:

  • Assist in the successful execution and delivery of Task Orders within cost and schedule parameters, including CGN, Sales, and Margin expectations to GDMS
  • Support execution of EVM contracts as a CAM
  • Generate internal and external briefing reports
  • Collaborate with Program Finance, Program Management, and the Deputy Program Manager of Engineering to define financial expectations in Fiscal Plan development
  • Support development of resource-loaded Control Account schedules
  • Assist in the establishment of Control Account Plans (CAPs)
  • Request and manage open/close charge numbers
  • Review weekly labor reports and subcontractor data, including estimated costs
  • Support development of Baseline Change Requests (BCRs)
  • Develop and manage performance measurement metrics
  • Coordinate with Engineering to status schedules and develop Estimates to Complete (ETC)
  • Participate in program reviews, including Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
  • Perform Control Account analysis, including rate impacts
  • Support Engineering Status Reviews and Program Management Reviews
  • Contribute to Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) preparation (if applicable)

Excel and Power BI Skillsets:

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel formulas: INDEX/MATCH, COUNTIFS, macros, and pivot tables
  • Skilled in data transformation and Power Queries (Excel & Power BI)
  • Competent in data visualization using charts and graphs in Excel and Power BI

What Sets You Apart:

  • Demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle with strong requirements management and system modeling experience
  • Creative problem solver with a passion for applying technical standards and methodologies
  • Collaborative team player with proven leadership in technical settings
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience negotiating to meet customer needs
  • Commitment to professional growth for both yourself and your colleagues

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree
  • Requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.
  • Agile experience is preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Applicants may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Date Posted: 04 June 2025
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