Cost Account Manager

Cost Account Manager

Location:

100% Onsite.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay Range: $ - $ per year.

Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI.

Cimarron is seeking experienced Cost Account Managers familiar with Space Operations and Ground Operations. The chosen candidate can work from the following locations:

• Northern VA
• Seal Beach, CA

• Establish and maintain budgets for assigned Control Account Plans (CAPs).
• Define and baseline the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules aligned with program milestones.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance within assigned control accounts.
• Calculate and report Earned Value (EV), Planned Value (PV), and Actual Costs (AC).
• Analyze Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to assess program health.
• Identify and report variances at completion (VAC) and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Prepare and submit timely Variance Analysis Reports (VARs) for cost and schedule variances exceeding threshold.
• Identify root causes of variances and develop corrective action plans.
• Brief program leadership and customers on control account status and performance trends.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks and opportunities within assigned control accounts.
• Maintain risk registers and support program-level risk reviews.
• Coordinate with functional leads, subcontract managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost and schedule reporting.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and other customer‑facing reviews.
• Ensure alignment between technical scope, schedule, and budget across disciplines.
• Ensure control account activities comply with DCMA, DCAA, and program‑specific EVMS requirements.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all control account activities.

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre‑employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ‑compliant driver's license or state‑issued identification card at the time of hire.
• Current TS/SCI or ability to obtain DoD TS from previously‑held security clearance.
• Five or more years of general experience.
• Familiar with EVMS and Earned Value; previous CAM experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills are required.

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.