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Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a talented Control Account Manager (CAM) to join in on the cutting-edge working happening in our Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. 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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Responsibilities Include:

• 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 
• Participating in DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs) to maintain the Leidos EVMS Business System
• 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 new solutions, processes or standards to achieve functional/project objectives. 
• Influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. 
• Recommends and implements new solutions, processes, policies, standards in support of functions strategy and operations. 
• Basic Qualifications:
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant business or technical discipline and 5+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 3+ 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 areas 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. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert across Leidos.
• Working knowledge of EVMS and scheduling processes
• Knowledge of customer reporting (i.e., Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR or IPMDAR), etc.)
• 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:
• Thorough command of EVMS tools (e.g., Corbra, OPDEC IPM, Insight)
• Formal training in EVMS (e.g., company-sponsored, industry certifications)
• Experience as a Control Account Manager in a contractually required EVMS environment
• Previous participation in an IBR
• Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) 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, for Leidos leadership

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Original Posting:

July 15, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.