Principal Cost Account Manager

The role

This person will provide strategic financial insight and lead cost governance for major development and test campaigns. They will partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to ensure disciplined cost performance across complex, multi-year programs.

What you will do

• Serve as the senior cost authority for major program segments
• Provide executive-level financial guidance to leadership
• Lead development of long-term cost roadmaps and annual budget strategies
• Provide stewardship of EVMS compliance
• Own cost, schedule, and earned value performance for complex scope
• Lead control account planning, baseline development, and resource allocation
• Perform advanced trend analysis and multi-scenario forecasting
• Direct creation and review of monthly performance reports and executive briefings
• Drive cross-functional recovery plans
• Oversee EVMS tools, cost modeling systems, and reporting infrastructure

Required qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in program controls, cost management, earned value management, or financial leadership within aerospace, defense, or high-technology fields
• Demonstrated experience managing cost performance for complex multi-disciplinary programs exceeding $50M–$100M annually
• Expert knowledge of EVMS principles, government reporting requirements, baseline planning, and performance management
• Strong analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities
• Proven ability to influence technical and programmatic decisions based on financial insight
• Mastery of MS Excel
• Proficiency with EVMS and/or ERP tools such as COBRA, Empower, Deltek, or equivalents
• Strong executive-level communication and briefing capability
• 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 and 12+ years relevant program management experience or equivalent combination

Nice to have

• Aerospace development, flight test, or launch vehicle program experience
• Direct experience with IPMR/CPR, CFSR, and other government reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, integration campaigns, or hypersonic test operations
• PMP, EVMP, or advanced program/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.