Senior Project Management Specialist – Cost Account Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) Division has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist – Cost Account Manager (Level 4) to join the USAF E-7 Program in Tukwila, WA.

This position will report to the IPT (Integrated Product Team) leaders. This critical role on the team helps manage the business and performance of the team to drive successful outcomes. You will be responsible and accountable for the team’s program execution in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing the scope, schedule, budget and EAC (Estimate at Completion) that is defined within the Control Accounts (CA). 

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure Program Management Best Practices are utilized in managing the team’s efforts.
• Program Startup activities – Establishing the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensuring the Control Accounts (CA) are in alignment with the Statement of Work (SoW) and developing the performance baseline.
• Manage control account performance, identify resource needs, elevate concerns and issues where appropriate to IPT Leader and program management and other impacted control account managers.
• Support Integrated Product Team Lead and Program Manager to develop and execute business and program strategies.
• Monitor all elements of cost through entire process, track EVM performance and provide monthly updates.
• Manage CAMVis inputs weekly, develop and maintain Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) files and schedule accuracy.
• Manage the status of monthly material Vertical Integration with the Finance and Scheduling teams.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts to risk and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Board and implement approved mitigation plans.
• Identify and coordinate key IPT level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.
• Conduct analysis on actuals for Control Accounts for accuracy.
• Ensure accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) for assigned Control Accounts on a monthly basis are credible.
• Analyze and report variances (VARs) and proactively implement corrective action plans that address the root cause(s) of any issues.
• Attend weekly Earned Value Meeting (Program cost and schedule meeting) and month-end reviews with Program Management.
• Ensure audit ready files are maintained for Control Accounts to facilitate discussions with Government and internal audit teams.
• Complete all required training and be certified as a Control Account Manager.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• 3+ years of experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience developing/managing metrics and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Proven ability to bring key stakeholders together to rapidly and collaboratively achieve consensus on priorities and path forward to work tasks and projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with material control accounts in an EVMS

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for $115,600 - $156,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 4, 2025

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 05, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.