Leidos

Control Account Manager

Leidos  •  $92k - $167k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Control Account Manager to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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!

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 26, 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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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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