EVM Program Controls Lead

CAE USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Work-life balance initiatives

Professional development and growth

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a leader for the Earned Value Management (EVM) Team. The role serves as the EVMS and Cost/Schedule Integration Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliance with EIA‑748 EVM guidelines and NDIA PASEG.

The incumbent leads EVMS certification efforts, trains CAE USA personnel on EVM concepts, and coaches staff for Integrated Baseline Reviews and DCMA surveillance audits. The candidate will plan and assist in Internal Surveillance Audits, and collaborate across programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance or Engineering with 10+ years EVMS leadership experience.
• Experience with DoD/EIA‑748 EVM guidelines and IBR support.
• Proficiency with Cobra, MS Project, Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, and related EVMS tools.
• Experience with DCMA EVMS Audits and Surveillance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Guide Cobra-based cost and schedule baselines development.
• Lead weekly/monthly IMS updates and maintenance.
• Update EVM System Description in support of EIA 748 guidelines.
• Perform EVMS surveillance and document findings across programs.
• Plan and conduct internal surveillance audits and support for IBRs and surveillance.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance or Engineering

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Deltek Open Plan

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MRP systems

Job description

About This Role

The Earned Value Management (EVM) Team seeks a leader to serve as the EVMS and Cost/Schedule Integration Subject Matter Expert. The role ensures cost/schedule compliance with EIA‑748 EVM guidelines, NDIA PASEG, EVM System Description, and program procedure and project control system guidelines. The incumbent leads the attainment of EVMS certification through DCMA, trains CAE USA personnel on EVM concepts and best practices, coaches staff, and assists in preparing for Integrated Baseline Reviews and DCMA Surveillance Audits. The candidate also plans and assists in performing Internal Surveillance Audits on CAE USA programs.

Who We Are

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work‑life balance.
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe.
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions.
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Applicant will work as the lead on our Earned Value Management (EVM) Team. This person will be considered the EVMS and Cost/Schedule Integration Subject Matter Expert. Ensure cost/schedule compliance with EIA‑748 EVM guidelines, NDIA Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), EVM System Description, and program procedures and project control system guidelines. Leads/Participates in the process of achieving EVMS Certification through DCMA. Plans and Participates in training CAE USA personnel on EVM concepts and best practices. Coaches CAE personnel and assists in preparing them for Integrated Baseline Reviews (internal and customer) as well as DCMA Surveillance Audits. The candidate will also plan and assist in performing Internal Surveillance Audits on CAE USA programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guide the development of program Cobra cost and schedule baseline.
• Provide guidance and leadership on best practices in regard to weekly/monthly IMS updates and maintenance.
• Provide insight and guidance regarding EVM System Description updates in support of EIA 748 Guidelines.
• Perform routine EVMS Surveillance and document findings on programs across company sites and business lines.
• Perform special project and studies as required; perform varied program planning, scheduling, and monitoring of an involved nature, such as researching and gathering specific data, e.g. resources, schedule duration, activity constraints, relationships of activities, and interdependencies.
• Provide technical assistance in development, deployment, and implementation of processes, training, and tools in support of Earned Value Management.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors. Work to influence others to accept individual or team views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches. Communicate with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders.
• Work under general supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.
• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area. May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are undefined, where information is difficult to obtain. Conduct extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DOD security clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance or Engineering with minimum 10 years of prior EVMS experience in a leadership capacity.
• DoD/EIA‑748 EVM experience: customer reporting, EVMS processes, etc.
• Experience with EVMS cost and schedule software (Cobra, MS Project, Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, C‑CERT+, etc).
• DCMA EVM Audits and Surveillance participation, IBR support/participation, Program Baseline development, Resource‑Loaded IMS.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to work well with others, work independently, and respond to short deadlines.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Deltek Cobra experience.
• Deltek Open Plan experience.
• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Understanding of Financial Analysis and how it relates to Cost/Schedule Integration.
• Software PC skills including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Experience with MRP systems.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need‑to‑know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit down for long lengths of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Position Type: Regular