Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is seeking a Control Account Manager (CAM) in Supply Chain to support the Combat Mission System business area within the Platform and Services sector. This role requires expertise in Earned Value analysis to drive performance and compliance while collaborating with various teams to manage baselines and analyze project performance.
Responsibilities
- Drive cost, schedule, and scope performance while ensuring compliance with EV standards
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Scheduling, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to manage baselines, analyze performance, and support program execution
- Develop and maintain analysis on cost and schedule performance as well as scope, and the associated variance analysis as needed for the Supply Chain function (weekly and monthly)
- Implement and document original baselines from proposals to award, rebaselines, and estimates to completion (ETCs)
- Read Proposals/Quotes, Purchase Orders, basis of estimate (BOEs) and the manufacturing bill of material (mBOM) to develop cost analysis comparisons
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify problems and interpret Supply Chain Organization needs as required
- Anticipate and manage changes to projects and operations, such as technical requirements, manufacturing needs, and schedule changes
- Communicate abnormalities or variances to the project team
- Identify areas of risk, opportunity, and cost saving initiatives affecting project profitability
- Attend and conduct internal earned value management (EVM) surveillances, integrated baseline reviews (IBRs), and support DCMA Surveillance Reviews
- Review EVM artifacts such as: Control Account Plans (CAP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Basis of Estimates (BOE), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Work Authorization Documents (WAM)
- Act as a liaison between Production and Controls, Program Finance, Scheduling, EV Compliance, Operations Finance, Contracts, and the Supply Chain Organization
- Work with Subcontract Administrators and Buyers to understand linkage between purchase order creation and work breakdown structure (WBS) charging requirements
- Assist all contract cleanup and closeout efforts
- Provide training and mentoring to new and existing personnel in EV Metrics, financial analysis, and understanding EV in a Production environment
- Identify areas of improvement, document findings and solutions, implement process changes with Business Systems Teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years relevant experience or equivalent experience
- Possess an advanced level of understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards and Scheduling
- Ability to perform analysis in Excel using advanced level formulas and pivot tables: power query preferred
- Experience with Deltek's Open Plan, Cobra, Primavera, and/or PMCompass
- Demonstrate the ability to aggressively track deliverables, identify technical or financial variances, and resolve bottlenecks in a fast-paced, remote manufacturing or development environment
- Experienced project management and organization skills to effectively manage timelines, customer requirements and work flow requirements
- Drive cost, schedule, and scope performance by proactively engaging and negotiating with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Finance without in-person oversight
- Ability to perform effectively and independently with good time management skills with minimal supervision
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Strong ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships and networks
- Demonstrate sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential, and classified information
- Working knowledge with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Certifications including Project Manager Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar
- Working knowledge of operations, scheduling, and/or Bills of Material (BOMs) within a manufacturing environment
- Understanding prime contract flow down requirements
- Passion for continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- A legal plan
- Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance
- Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
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