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

Be part of the nations 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.

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 projects 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.

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

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or related discipline with ten (10) years of related experience or
• Associates 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 concernsincluding sensitive countries state sponsors of terrorism countries of risk and other designated countries are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

• 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.

$96789 to $172368 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 candidates relevant experience and education.

• 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 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 abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or email 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.