Central Characterization Program (CCP) Cost Account Manager (CAM)

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

4-day workweeks

Relocation assistance

Shuttle commuter service

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Short term disability

Life insurance

Pension and 401(k) with matching

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC, the managing and operating contractor for WIPP, seeks a CCP Cost Account Manager to lead cost and schedule performance for DOE projects in Carlsbad, NM. You will own the PMB integration, perform variance analysis, and maintain EAC/ETC forecasts with a focus on EVMS compliance.

The role requires a strong background in earned value, budgeting, and communication with technical and management audiences; MS Office proficiency is mandatory, and DOE badge access will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with ten (10) years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree with fourteen (14) years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years of related experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project controls, cost management, scheduling, project management, or Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of EVMS.
• Experience managing or analyzing project scope, budgets, schedules, actual costs, earned value, variances, and forecasts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and analyze EAC/ETC forecasts and explain deviations from the project baseline.
• Ability to interpret WBS, project schedules, cost reports, resource plans, and performance data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex cost and schedule information to technical and management audiences.
• Experience/Proficiency with Microsoft Applications is mandatory.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, monitoring, and control of project scope in a DOE environment.
• Serve as CAM for assigned control accounts within the project’s WBS.
• Maintain ownership of budgets and performance for the CAM scope.
• Develop and maintain planning packages, milestones, budgets, and PMB methods.
• Ensure scope is integrated into the PMB and monitor BCWS/BCWP/ACWP, SV, and CV.
• Evaluate performance using metrics including CPI and develop VARs.
• Develop and maintain EAC and ETC forecasts for assigned control accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

EVMS experience

Cost management

MS Office

DOE project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Associate degree with 14 years experience

High School Diploma with 18 years experience

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a CCP Cost Account Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The CCP Cost Account Manager (CAM) is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, monitoring, and control of project scope within a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) environment. The CAM will be responsible for the cost performance of assigned Control Accounts and will serve as the primary point of accountability for integrating scope, schedule, budget, actual costs, forecasts, and performance measurement. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to complex DOE nuclear projects. This position requires strong analytical capability, schedule and cost-management experience, and the ability to communicate project performance, risks, and corrective actions to project leadership. The Key responsibilities are:

• Serve as the CAM for assigned control accounts within the project’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Maintain ownership and accountability for assigned budget and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed work packages, planning packages, milestones, budgets, and performance measurement methods.
• Ensure assigned scope is appropriately integrated into the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Monitor and analyze Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), Schedule Variance (SV), and Cost Variance (CV).
• Evaluate performance using metrics including Cost Performance Index (CPI).
• Perform monthly variance analysis and develop Variance Analysis Reports (VARs).
• Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Completion (ETC) forecasts for assigned control accounts.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with ten (10) years of related experience, or
• Associate’s degree with fourteen (14) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years of related experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project controls, cost management, scheduling, project management, or Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of EVMS.
• Experience managing or analyzing project scope, budgets, schedules, actual costs, earned value, variances, and forecasts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and analyze EAC/ETC forecasts and explain deviations from the project baseline.
• Ability to interpret WBS, project schedules, cost reports, resource plans, and performance data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex cost and schedule information to technical and management audiences.
• Experience/Proficiency with Microsoft Applications is manadatory.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience serving as a CAM on a DOE project or other major federal project.
• Experience working within a DOE-compliant EVMS environment.
• Knowledge of the EIA-748 EVMS guidelines and their application within DOE projects.
• Experience with baseline development, baseline change control, risk management, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting.
• Earned Value Professional (EVP) or similar project controls certification is preferred.

Salary Range

$96,789 to $172,368 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 32-34. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • These benefits vary by position.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.