Control Account Manager (CAM)

Job Description:

The Control Account Manager (CAM) is responsible for planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, and reporting cost, schedule, and technical performance of a scope of work authorized by the Program Manager (PM). The CAM demonstrates ownership of the scope of work assigned and leads resources to execute the work within budget and on schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan the work tasks and resources needed to execute the scope of work authorized in the Control Account following Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and procedures.
• Assign work tasks to resources and manage execution within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with EV Team (scheduler/planner, EV Analysts, and Program Planning and Control (PP&C) Manager) to follow EV processes and produce data deliverables and reports for internal and external customers.
• Document artifacts/objective evidence/quantifiable backup data (QBD) to support status of technical performance within Control Account work scope.
• Analyze root cause of cost and schedule variances on a monthly cadence. Develop and implement corrective actions to correct cost and schedule variances.
• Evaluate and update Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) for Work Package and Planning Packages.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the Control Account scope of work, develop handling plans, and report status of risks and opportunities at Risk Review Board.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Program Surveillance Reviews, and Program Baseline Reviews.
• Manage and conduct surveillance on subcontractors supporting Control Account work scope.
• Review, assist with the development, and reporting of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Statement of Work (SOWs), as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex, and results-based environment.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• BS/BA Degree in a related discipline
• 5 years of experience in EVMS, Project Management, finance, or scheduling.
• Proficiency with MS Excel & MS PowerPoint, E/MRP tools, and familiarity with cost and schedule tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Earned Value Management (EIA-748) and/or Integrated Master Scheduling with government compliance contracts.
• Experience with government contracts, and ability to understand high level technical concepts.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools)

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as require

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: n/a

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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