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Control Account Manager/ Avionics Integration Engineer 2/3

Melbourne, Florida, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. 

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Control Account Manager (CAM)/Avionics Integration Engineer. This position will be on-site, located at our Melbourne, FL location.

What You'll Get To Do:
As a CAM, you will work with a technical team, leadership team and Business Management team to gather necessary information to control cost, schedule and performance of multiple statements of work. Along with forecasting of financial data and delivery of monthly program reports/presentations, you will update Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and produce required data products, review monthly Earned Value (EV) data and provide detailed cost account status, and support program requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties
  • Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
  • Develop and deliver presentations to program stakeholders
  • Define, plan, perform, monitor, control, and complete a variety of project tasks simultaneously
  • Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the full EV performance management baseline, participate in CAM status calls, prepare status for/attend weekly status meeting, provide/enter periodic Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status, support stakeholder meetings, review Actual Hours reports for time charging accuracy and alignment with IMS status.
  • On a monthly basis: calculate & enter Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETCs) into the financial system, analyze EV metrics and generate Variance Reports (VARs) as required, and attend meetings related to forecasting and spend plans for statements of work.
  • Coordinate with the scheduling team to develop and execute to an IMS
  • Coordinate Earned Value Change Requests (EVCRs) with the Business Management and Scheduling team as needed
  • Review labor resources and cost actuals on a weekly basis, initiating action on any discrepancies
  • Adhere to all internal processes for Program Management
  • Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
  • Provide cost and schedule impacts for engineering change management packages
  • Prepare and present at government control account manager meetings
  • Ensure Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are mapped correctly in the IMS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • (T03) Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of applicable experience, or 3 years with Master’s Degree, PhD with 1 years of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
  • (T02) Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 3 years of applicable experience, or 1 year with Master’s Degree
    Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain program access approval with CAM Certification
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams of multi-disciplined individuals responsible for the cost and schedule of the technical baseline.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with cross-functional, multi-discipline teams to deliver engineering outcomes such as productivity metrics, burn down plans, etc.
  • Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies.
  • Experience with contracts executing full earned value management.
  • Capable of effective communication in a highly technical environment.
  • Willingness to learn program specific technologies/methodologies as applicable to the execution life cycle appropriate for an engineering role.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
  • Capable of providing Avionics Integration engineering support for the integration of aircraft flight deck systems to support the program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of model-based systems engineering process and artifact creation.
  • Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization having excellent presentation skills.
  • Experience with Risk Management, Return to Green (RTG) plans, and scheduling cross functional activities.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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