Project Manager - Cost Account Manager

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos Defense System is seeking a talented Project Manager to support Defense and Civil Space Systems in the Space Division. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

• Directly support program management office in successful execution of all aspects of the program(s) including cost, schedule, procurement, integration, resource management.
• Establish and maintain Control Account budgets and schedules.
• Support forecasting completion costs for responsible cost accounts.
• Define the tasks and the sequencing of the schedule for optimizing the accomplishment of the work scope.
• Work with technical leads to define and evaluate resources and schedule required to complete defined work.
• Assure the scheduled activities for the Control Account have a realistic duration and performance logic.
• Proactively manage the personnel performing the Control Account detailed scope of work.
• Review all resources and cost type charging to the Control Account and assure its accuracy.
• Prepare Control Account Variance Analysis Reports that clearly address cause, impact, and corrective action.
• Prepare Estimates to Completion for remaining Control Account and work package work scope.
• Provide forecast dates for accomplishing activities and milestones in the Control Account Schedule.
• Lead or participate in Make/Buy decisions.
• Status all work scheduled within the Control Account.
• Participate in applicable IPT meetings to assure technical integration.
• Preparation and/or review of variances, exceptions and/or waivers to requirements.
• Work in a team environment, oversee team status on progress and issues, and elevate as needed for support.

• BS degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance from an accredited school and a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience, or a MS degree from an accredited school and two (2) years of direct experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
• Self-motivation and quick learner to adapt to the broad array of subjects and issues encountered.
• Experience with supply chain management and ability to work with suppliers to help them meet both hardware and non-hardware deliverable requirements.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• A working knowledge and experience with space hardware procurement or program management.
• Project Engineering experience/background or a desire to learn project engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).