EVM Program Controls Lead-EN

CAE; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CAE in Arlington, Texas seeks a lead for the Earned Value Management Team to ensure compliance with EIA-748 EVM guidelines. The candidate will provide guidance on best practices, perform routine surveillance, and assist in achieving EVMS certification.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s in Business or Engineering and 10+ years' leadership experience in EVMS. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of prior EVMS experience in a leadership capacity.
• DoD/EIA‑748 EVM experience.
• Experience with EVMS cost and schedule software.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of Cobra cost and schedule baseline.
• Perform routine EVMS Surveillance and document findings.
• Provide technical assistance in processes and training.
• Manage projects and delegate work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance or Engineering

Tools

Cobra

MS Project

Deltek Open Plan

Primavera

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Applicant will work as the lead on the Earned Value Management (EVM) Team. This person will be considered the EVMS and Cost/Schedule Integration Subject Matter Expert, ensuring cost/schedule compliance with EIA‑748 EVM guidelines, NDIA Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), EVM System Description, and program procedures. They will lead and participate in achieving EVMS Certification through DCMA and train CAE USA personnel on EVM concepts and best practices. They will coach personnel and assist in preparing them for Integrated Baseline Reviews and DCMA Surveillance Audits, and plan and assist in performing Internal Surveillance Audits on CAE USA programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 projects and studies as required, including program planning, scheduling, and monitoring of activities, resources, constraints, relationships, and interdependencies.
• Provide technical assistance in development, deployment, and implementation of processes, training, and tools in support of Earned Value Management.
• Communicate internally and externally with customers or vendors to influence acceptance of practices and concepts, brief leadership, and discuss matters of importance to the functional area.
• Work under general supervision, manage projects, delegate work, review others’ work product, and provide coaching and training to other employees.
• Develop significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance within the job area, identify root causes of complex problems, and conduct extensive investigations.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance or Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of prior EVMS experience in a leadership capacity.
• DoD/EIA‑748 EVM experience, including customer reporting and EVMS processes.
• Experience with EVMS cost and schedule software such as Cobra, MS Project, Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, C‑CERT+, etc.
• DCMA EVM Audits and Surveillance participation, IBR support/participation, Program Baseline development, and Resource‑Loaded IMS.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with others, independently, and respond to short deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship only, due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Preferred Skills

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

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 fun.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection policies. Incumbent is personally responsible for proper handling of all information and materials and shall not divulge or share information with those lacking a need‑to‑know. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company‑provided resources.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Work Environment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Office Hours

Regular.