Senior Control Account Manager

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The Tactical and Advanced Hypersonics Division of Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Control Account Manager to join the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective manufacturing, engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities.

• Lead discussions to define Control Account (CA) scope and decompose work into discrete, deliverable-oriented tasks.
• Fully direct technical and functional resources to perform work and meet project objectives.
• Communicate and review staffing needs with functional managers across multiple product teams.
• Evaluate daily execution activities and metrics to ensure successful CA performance.
• Enter monthly inputs into the Leidos EVM tool(s), including IMS status, BCRs, ETCs, and VARs.
• Review and analyze EVM data (SPI/CPI/TCPI) and schedules (BEI/CEI) at the WP and CA levels.
• Review weekly labor reports to validate actual costs incurred versus baseline and forecast.
• Review, approve, and disseminate Control Account Work Authorizations (CAWA) throughout the program lifecycle.
• Generate timely Estimates to Complete (ETC) and write formal cost and schedule recovery plans.
• Manage risks, identify opportunities at the CA level, and work with the IPT on mitigation strategies.
• Support the PMO in identifying and mitigating cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• Develop business cases for the Change Control Board and assess supply chain vulnerability for contemplated changes.
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Basic Qualifications.

• BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.

• Demonstrated track record in a prior Control Account Manager (CAM) or Earned Value Management (EVM) role.

• Experience developing, maintaining, and tracking the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

• Direct experience validating actual costs, generating Estimates to Complete (ETC), and forecasting Estimates at Completion (EAC).

• Knowledge of compliance and customer reporting standards, including IPMR and IPMDAR.

• Mastery of baseline change control processes (BCRs), monthly schedule status processes, and the work authorization process (CAWAs).

• Ability to conduct root-cause analysis, develop variance rationale, and implement formal cost/schedule recovery plans.

• Proven ability to partner with multiple program functions to protect cost and schedule baselines.

• Experience coordinating near-term schedules and execution plans directly with Manufacturing.

• Experience integrating EVMS with risk management and supporting proposal or business development activities.

• Proven capability to perform effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Preferred Qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (systems engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, hardware integration and production).

• Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or externally) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project, serving as a primary briefer on Cost, Schedule, Performance, IBRs, EVM reviews and other program control events inside the Program and for Leidos leadership.

• Experience supporting complex defense programs, particularly with the U.S. Army or Navy

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Original Posting:

October 9, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.