Staff Cost Account Manager - Talon Program

The role

The Staff Cost Account Manager is responsible for the planning, management, and control of cost, schedule, and earned value performance for complex aerospace development and test programs. This person will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting and cost-control execution.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary cost responsibility owner for assigned control accounts
• Mentor cost analysts and early-career CAMs on EVMS principles, forecasting, and financial discipline
• Represent the cost function during internal reviews, business rhythms, and customer engagements
• Develop, maintain, and manage control account plans (CAPs)
• Lead earned value management processes, including variance analysis and monthly performance reporting
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, and accruals
• Drive integrated cost/schedule planning with program schedulers
• Identify cost performance trends and develop mitigation or recovery plans
• Produce regular cost performance reports and program financial briefing materials
• Support customer-facing cost reviews, contract audits, and negotiations

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control, earned value management, financial planning and analysis, or program controls within aerospace, defense, or high-technology environments
• Demonstrated success managing complex development or test program budgets exceeding $30M annually
• Strong understanding of earned value management principles (EVMS), WBS development, baseline planning, and financial variance analysis
• Experience supporting engineering teams, supply chain, and program management in a matrixed environment
• Ability to interpret technical scope and translate it into accurate cost plans and forecasts
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with EVMS and/or ERP tools (COBRA, Empower, Deltek, or similar)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and executive-level briefing skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or higher in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Nice to have

• Aerospace development, test operations, or launch vehicle program experience
• Experience supporting government cost reporting (CPR/IPMR, CFSR)
• Familiarity with aircraft operations or hypersonic test environments
• PMP, EVMP, or advanced cost management certification
• Experience supporting classified programs or secure environments

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

About the company

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Their team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges.