Advanced System Engineer - Cost Account Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced System Engineer - Cost Account Manager

ID: 2026-70916
USA-NC-McLeansville
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/16/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Cost Account Manager for Undersea Maritime Systems, youll leverage your technical background as a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for managing project cost and schedule performance. You'll partner directly with technical leads to facilitate task progress, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget by proactively identifying and resolving any roadblocks.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• 5+ years of experience in task and team leadership within a technical environment
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Demonstrated ability in project planning, scheduling, and financial analysis

What sets you apart:

• Success managing project performance with strong proficiency in scheduling and cost management tools
• Proactive problem-solver motivated to identify risks and develop effective mitigation plans
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide programmatic leadership and partner with technical teams for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills, with an ability to clearly report status and negotiate solutions between teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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