Position Overview
QinetiQ US is seeking a Super Control Account Manager to oversee multiple control accounts, ensuring alignment between cost, schedule, and technical performance, and driving program execution in compliance with contractual requirements. The SCAM ensures defense programs remain aligned with budget, schedule, and technical objectives, delivering customer commitments and supporting operational excellence across the PMOThis role combines high-level program controls, financial management, and technical oversight to deliver mission-critical defense programs on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Program Control & Execution
- Manage assigned control accounts (often multihundred million dollars) from baseline planning through execution, including cost, schedule, and technical performance tracking
- Develop and maintain timephased budgets, resource plans, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligned with the programs baseline
- Ensure alignment between cost and schedule, mapping work scope, milestones, and resource loading
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Develop, maintain, and defend EVM processes, metrics, and reporting in compliance with ANSI/EIA748 and DCMA requirements
- Track and analyze performance indices (CPI, SPI), ETC, EAC, variances, and corrective action plans
- Maintain parallel program tracking systems and aggregate analysis across multiple data sources
- Performance Reporting & Governance
- Lead monthly control account reviews, programlevel financial and performance reporting, and executive briefings
- Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs), and DCMA/DCAA audits
- Identify risks, issues, and opportunities; drive mitigation strategies and process improvements
- Stakeholder & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Partner with Program Managers, IPT Leads, Engineering Leads, Finance, Contracts, and technical teams to ensure integrated execution
- Coordinate with subcontractorled CAMs and external stakeholders for data collection, validation, and reporting
- Represent the PMO at Program Control Boards (PCB) and other governance forums
- other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Science, or similar
- Experience: 8+ years in program controls, cost/schedule management, or related disciplines, with direct CAM responsibility on complex defense or government programs
- Technical Skills: Strong EVMS knowledge, IMS tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra), and ERP systems
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
- Skills: Financial acumen, forecasting, variance analysis, risk management, and executive communication
- Hybrid in Lorton, VA or remote (per program, with up to 25% travel.
- Cross-functional, high-stakes environment requiring attention to detail, ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Masters degree in Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Science, or similar
- Experience: 10+ years in program controls, cost/schedule management, or related disciplines, with direct CAM responsibility on complex defense or government programs
- Certifications: PMP, CAM, EVMS, or similar preferred
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
