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Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Control Account Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience are required; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Current or recent (within the past five years) experience as a Control Account Manager, TTO Lead, or equivalent position responsible for managing budget and schedule is required.
  • At least three years of experience working on a large, complex software development and hardware integration program is required.
  • At least five years of experience in a technical project or program management role is required.
  • At least two years of experience working within an Agile environment is required.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results is required.
  • Self-motivation, a proactive approach, and the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management, are required.
  • Must have current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee schedule planning and status monitoring, measure progress against planned work, collect actual cost data, perform variance analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain program alignment.
  • Provide accurate estimates at completion using established Earned Value Management practices.
  • Integrate technical scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager for control-account performance.
  • Manage the budget, scope, and schedule of assigned Control Accounts while reporting to the PM/DPM.
  • Participate as an Agile Team Member for the PMO Scrum team.
  • Collaborate with the Agile organization delivering work within the Control Accounts.
  • Ensure Agile and Earned Value principles are maintained within work teams.
  • Maintain a current Estimate to Complete for all work within the Control Account.
  • Author a Monthly Status Report or Variance Report for each TTO or Control Account each accounting period.
  • Participate in the program's monthly business rhythm with the Business/Finance Team Lead.
  • Request customer authorization for activities within the Control Account that are in scope but not authorized.
  • Respond to customer requests for each Control Account.
  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact for activities within the Control Account.
  • Designate the primary technical point of contact to the customer and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in technical discussions, meetings, and reviews as needed to maintain situational awareness within the Control Account.
  • Participate in staffing and ensure work within the Control Account is adequately staffed.
  • Handle procurement requests within the Control Account to purchase equipment.
  • Ensure authorization to expend funds for labor, materials, and other direct costs within the Control Account remains within budget constraints.
  • Review Weekly Hours Reports to ensure charging within the Control Account is correct.
  • Approve funding to fulfill Control Account requirements.
  • Approve subcontractor timecards.
  • Participate in responses to requests for information, requests for proposals, or requests for rough orders of magnitude.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with or in military Satellite Communications organizations such as the United States Air Force, United States Space Force, or another agency.
  • Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure and key management programs and technologies.
  • Project Management Professional certification is strongly preferred.
  • Scrum Master or related credential or coursework is preferred.
  • In-depth experience with Agile methodology is preferred.
  • In-depth experience with Earned Value Management System methodology is preferred.

About the Company

Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1969

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