Senior Engineering Cost Account Manager

Trident Systems Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Cost Account Manager to drive cost control and schedule execution for complex aerospace and defense programs. You will own cost accounts, translate Agile metrics to milestone tracking, and coordinate cross‑functional teams under an IMS framework.

The role requires a technical degree and at least six years in engineering with EVMS/CAM experience. Expect travel, leadership in cost performance, and close collaboration with program management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of professional engineering and development experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Prior experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or working intimately within an EVMS framework.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of hardware/software development lifecycle, integration, and Agile methodologies.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Budget Ownership: Manage cost accounts, monitor budgets, and accept accountability for cost and schedule compliance.
• Variance Tracking: Analyze weekly cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.
• Forecasting: Maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on progress and remaining work.
• Schedule Optimization: Work with schedulers to maintain a realistic IMS.
• Bridge Agile & Waterfall: Translate Agile metrics into milestone tracking.
• Resource Planning: Forecast staffing to meet deliverables.
• Travel: Ability to support travel or off-site work as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EVMS experience

Cost accounting

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Position Title

Senior Engineering Cost Account Manager

Location

Fairfax, VA / Littleton, CO / Concord, NH

Reports To

Engineering Vice President

Supervises Others

No

Position Summary

The Principal Engineering Cost Account Manager (CAM) will drive the execution and financial control of complex, integrated hardware and software engineering developments for aerospace and defense programs. Acting as both the primary operational steward and a leader for critical program control accounts, the CAM is directly accountable for cost and schedule execution. The successful candidate will leverage an engineering background to deeply understand technical scope, coordinate cross‑functional activities, and serve as the central execution leader for the development team. In this role, the CAM will proactively identify technical risks, track hardware/software integration dependencies, and partner with Program Management and functional leadership to resolve variances. Execution will require a strong command of both traditional Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Agile development methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Budget Ownership: Manage cost accounts, monitor budgets, and take full accountability for cost and schedule compliance.
• Variance Tracking: Analyze weekly cost and schedule variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Forecasting: Maintain accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on actual engineering progress and remaining work.
• Schedule Optimization: Partner with schedulers to maintain a realistic, logic‑driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Bridge Agile & Waterfall: Translate Agile engineering metrics (sprints, velocity) into traditional milestone tracking.
• Resource Planning: Forecast engineering staffing needs to ensure the team can meet upcoming deliverables.
• Travel: Ability to support travel or off‑site work, as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of professional engineering and development experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Prior experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or working intimately within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) framework.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of the full hardware and software development lifecycle, hardware/software integration, and Agile methodologies.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams or serving as a technical lead/product owner.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist/Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Pay Information

Full‑time salary range: $95,000 – $178,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short‑term disability
  • Long‑term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (For eligible roles)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].