Control Account Manager (CAM)

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of experience or Masters with 6-10 years of experience.
  • Background in financial or program management on government contracts.
  • Familiarity with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and cost reimbursable contracts.
  • Prior training in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • General knowledge of Project Management techniques.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Determine, monitor, and review project economics including costs and budgets.
  • Develop and manage program baselines and track actual costs against them.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide forecasting within assigned Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Track spending and identify financial errors for communication to program management.
  • Collaborate with program and project managers to resolve complex issues.
  • Identify cost savings and improvements with technical management.
  • Attend and participate in status review meetings with the program team.
  • Enhance change management processes and manage training for staff.

Benefits

  • Work remotely while supporting a critical program for the U.S. government.
  • Engage in a unique and impactful role related to Antarctic science support.
  • Join a company with a strong commitment to employee development and training.
  • Be part of a mission-critical team in a remote environment.
Full Job Description

Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Leidos is seeking a remote Control Account Manager (CAM) to join our Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission, and every team member plays a crucial role.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, .

** US Citizenship is required and MUST be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.  Due to contract requirements, failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.  Process could take up to four months.

The Control Account Manager is responsible for cost control and change management.  

Your Main Objective

  • Determine, monitor, and review all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.

  • Develop, track, and update program baselines including tracking actual costs against the baseline, developing and managing overall program EAC.

  • Responsible for cost control within assigned WBSs, including variance analysis, reporting and accurate forecasting.

  • Track spending and financial execution, identify financial errors, and communicate issues to program management.

  • Partner with program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems to ensure successful execution of service area.

  • Coordinate with technical management to identify areas of cost savings and improvements.

  • Attend status review meetings with program team members.

  • Effectively communicate with operational and technical team members and manage assignment progress to meet deadlines.

  • Develop and enhance change management processes and procedures, including updating SOPs, training program staff, and managing change submittals.

What Sets You Apart

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Financial or program management experience on government contracts.

  • Experience with FFP and cost reimbursable contracts.

  • Prior EVM or PMP training.

  • Have general knowledge of Project Management techniques.

  • Currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.



Original Posting:
August 5, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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