Control Account Manager

Leidos

$92K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability in complex program environments.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and scheduling processes.
  • Background in project management with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and cost/schedule controls.
  • Experience in Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) development.

Responsibilities

  • Authorize and direct Control Account (CA) work assignments.
  • Establish and maintain Control Account Plans, including resource allocation and risk documentation.
  • Verify and control costs associated with the CA.
  • Conduct cost and schedule variance analyses and develop recovery plans as necessary.
  • Participate in Program and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
  • Engage with Program Manager to contribute to proposal artifacts like Basis of Estimate (BOE).
  • Lead program leadership initiatives for continuous improvement in practice and execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects impacting national defense.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering teamwork and innovation.
Full Job Description
Leidos' Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Control Account Manager to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Performance of assigned CAs, authorizing and directing CA work
  • Establishment and maintenance of the Control Account Plan, including developing resource assignments, and identifying/documenting schedule and risk
  • Verification and control of costs charged to the CA
  • Conducting formal cost and schedule variance analysis and development of recovery plans
  • Participating in Program Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and other program or management reviews
  • Participation/engagement with Program Manager on Basis of Estimate (BOE) and other proposal artifacts as required.
  • There will be significant interaction with members of the program team to include the Program Manager and various other functional or support organizations.
  • Expected to be an active member of program leadership, leading others to accept Program expectations/current practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices and approaches. Contribute to continuous improvement of Program practice, process, and execution to improve productivity and produce future economies.
  • Provides metric based controls to objectively track to new solutions, processes or standards to achieve functional/project objectives.
  • Influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program/family goals and business results.

Basic Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and -8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • This position requires knowledge in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of: Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), the change management process, the work authorization process, forecasting Estimates at Completion (EACs), and implementing corrective actions.
  • Program mission and challenges are very complex, are subject to constant change and typically impact multiple area or disciplines. Requires talent and experience in investigative inquiry; strong, data driven analytic thinking, creative problem solving and flexibility/agility to quickly assess, evaluate and respond.
  • Working knowledge of EVMS and scheduling processes
  • Project management or project control experience working with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), IMS, and work authorizations
  • Understanding of cost and schedule development as well as controls to conduct root cause analysis and identify corrective actions
  • Experience with development of Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC)
  • Experience with baseline change control processes and monthly schedule status processes
  • Capable of working independently as well as within a team
  • Familiar with integration of EVMS and risk management
  • US Citizenship is required and must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager in a contractually required EVMS environment.
  • Previous participation in an IBR


Original Posting:
May 26, 2026

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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