Cost Account Manager (Project Manager)

Post Date

Mar 16, 2026

Location

Berkeley,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

63134
US
May 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

MIC-5bc0075c-27e2-46e4-930c-6cb4c1de43e7

Pay Rate

$42 - $53 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Cost Account Manager (CAM) for one of our large DoD customers out of the St. Charles, MO area. This roles is onsite 5 days per week. The person in this role will lead and coordinate technical execution for Operational Flight Program (OFP) software teams and related integration activities, owning Cost Account Management (CAM) for assigned software work by overseeing budgets, monitoring earned value performance, and delivering objective forecasts. They will maintain and defend the performance measurement baseline, collect timely cost and schedule data, and compute key EVM indicators such as CPI, SPI, ETC, and EAC. The role requires identifying root causes for variances, driving corrective action and re-planning, and keeping leadership and stakeholders informed. This position also involves close collaboration with systems engineering, test, QA, and supply chain to ensure software is delivered on schedule, within scope, and on budget, as well as mentoring and developing early-career engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and technical rigor.

Compensation:
$50/hr to $58/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), such as owning a CAM and budget, maintaining the performance measurement baseline, tracking cost and schedule performance, and producing estimate to complete and estimate at completion forecasts.- Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
- Proficiency with applicable project management tools and technology

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
- Experience working with Military or DoD customers strongly desired

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.