Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

To support these critical efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Principal Cost Account Manager (CAM) with 15+ years of experience in program controls, earned value management, financial leadership, and large‑scale aerospace program execution. This highly visible role provides strategic financial insight, leads cost governance for major development and test campaigns, and partners with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to ensure disciplined cost performance across complex, multi‑year programs.

A successful candidate is a seasoned expert in cost management, capable of influencing technical decisions, guiding cross‑functional teams, and driving long‑term financial health in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Cost Leadership

Serve as the senior cost authority for major program segments, driving strategy, governance, and oversight of cost performance across multiple control accounts
Provide executive‑level financial guidance to Program Directors, Chief Engineers, and senior leadership
Lead development of long‑term cost roadmaps, annual budget strategies, and investment plans matched to evolving program priorities
Provide stewardship of EVMS compliance across assigned programs; guide internal process improvement and portfolio‑wide EVMS maturity

Expert Program Controls & Execution

Own cost, schedule, and earned value performance for highly complex development, integration, and flight‑test scope
Lead control account planning, baseline development, resource allocation, and critical-path cost/schedule analysis
Perform advanced trend analysis, multi-scenario forecasting, and integration of engineering/technical risks into cost projections
Direct creation and review of monthly performance reports, variance narratives, and executive briefings
Drive cross-functional recovery plans where cost, schedule, or technical performance deviate from expectations

Financial Systems, Tools & Governance

Oversee EVMS tools, cost modeling systems, and reporting infrastructure improvements; mentor teams on best practices and advanced techniques
Collaborate with Finance, Contracts, and Program Management to maintain accurate revenue forecasts, billing profiles, and funding strategies
Support audits, customer formal reviews, and compliance assessments

Customer, Stakeholder & Contract Support

Support customer‑facing cost reviews, contract audits, and negotiations related to cost adjustments or scope changes
Partner with Contracts and Finance to validate billing milestones, funding profiles, and revenue forecasting
Support development of proposals, ROMs, BOEs, and strategic pricing strategies for new business growth
Support classified program cost operations as required

Risk Management & Compliance

Lead cost‑related risk and opportunity identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
Ensure all cost controls align with regulatory, contractual, and company cost‑accounting standards
Partner with engineering and test leads to evaluate cost‑related risk impacts associated with design changes, manufacturing challenges, supply chain constraints, and flight‑test uncertainties

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor cost analysts, junior CAMs, and cross-functional teammates on EVMS, cost analysis, forecasting, and program financial discipline
Help shape organization-wide program control policies, standards, training, and tools
Support talent development, including onboarding, coaching, and succession planning