Question: An Account Manager (CAM) on a large satellite development, created a small cluster of formation flying satellite constellations that will measure greenhouse gases simultaneously around

An Account Manager (CAM) on a large satellite development, created a small cluster of formation flying satellite constellations that will measure greenhouse gases simultaneously around the globe. The total program is worth $965,000,000.

Specifically, The CAM( account Manager) of the power system which includes the solar array subsystems as well as the power distribution unit that provides power to the instrument payloads. This is no small task, as this is a very large satellite with extensive wiring and interdependencies within the subsystem.

Yesterday, the Program Manager stepped into the Account manager's office and wanted to discuss CAM (Account Manager) Control Account status.She presented CAM with the following report data. She mentioned that CAM tripped the variance analysis report (VAR) threshold and needed to provide a credible, thorough analysis report.

The CAM's task is to write a defensible VAR that the program manager can understand. Fill in the missing information (???) first for the report.

CA: Plumbing Subsystem
Number: OU812 Report Period: Mar 2022
in $000

Planned

Value

Earned

Value

Actual

Cost

Schedule

Variance

WAS

%

Cost

Variance

WAS

%

Current Mo 65 45 59 ??? ??? ??? ???
Cumulative 1060 900 960 ??? ??? ??? ???

Budget At Complete

3400

Estimate At Complete

3600

Variance at Completion

???

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  1. Corrective Action:

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