Control Account Manager

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with a 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Control Account Manager to oversee project budgets, schedules, and scope for multiple agencies. The role focuses on enhancing satellite communication systems while ensuring Agile principles are followed. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong management skills in both technical and team environments. This opportunity offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to national security.

Qualifications

• 8 years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Current or recent experience managing budget and schedule is critical.
• Experience in large software development and hardware integration programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget, scope, and schedule for Control Accounts.
• Participate as an Agile team member for the PMO Scrum team.
• Collaborate to deliver work within Control Accounts.

Skills

Agile environment

Budget management

Complex problem solving

Technical project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Control Account Manager in our Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a Control Account Manager to join a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF) / Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other critical mission stakeholders. The selected individual will play a key role in enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system to an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and key management, excels at complex problem solving, and has a strong record of delivering results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced Agile Development environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the resilience and cybersecurity of mission-critical communications that protect our nation.

• The position is based near Columbia, Maryland, with possible alternative duty locations in San Diego, California, Englewood, Colorado, or Huntsville, Alabama. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Control Account Manager reports to the PM/DPM and is responsible for the budget, scope, and schedule of their assigned Control Accounts (CA).
• Participates as an Agile Team Member for the PMO Scrum team.
• Collaborates with the Agile organization charged with delivering the work within the Control Accounts.
• Ensures that Agile and Earned Value (EV) principles are maintained within work teams.
• Maintains a current Estimate to Complete for all work within the CA.
• Authors a Monthly Status Report (MSR) or Variance Report (VR) for each TTO or CA each accounting period.
• Participates in the monthly business rhythm of the program with the Business/Finance Team Lead.
• Requests authorization from the customer for activities within the CA that are within scope but not authorized.
• Responds to requests from the customer for each CA.
• Serves as the primary POC for the customer for activities within the CA.
• Designates the primary technical POC to the customer and to any other stakeholders.
• Participates in technical discussions, meetings, reviews, etc. as necessary to maintain situational awareness within the CA.
• Participates in the staffing process and assures the work within the CA is adequately staffed.
• Handles procurement requests within the CA to buy equipment.
• Ensures that the authorization to expend funds (labor, materials, ODC) within the CA are within budgetary constraints.
• Reviews Weekly Hours Reports to ensure that charging within the CA is correct.
• Approves funding to fulfill CA requirements. Approves timecards for subcontractors.
• Participates in responses to RFIs, RFPs, or requests for a ROM.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have current or recent (within the past 5 years) experience as a Control Account Manager, TTO Lead or an equivalent position responsible for managing budget and schedule.
• At least 3 years of experience working on a large, complex software development and hardware integration program.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical project or program management role.
• At least two years of experience working within an Agile environment.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results.
• Must be self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with 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.

Clearance Required

U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or in military Satellite Communications (SATCOM) organizations such as United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), or another Agency.
• Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)/key management programs and technologies.
• PMP strongly preferred.
• Scrum Master or related credential or coursework.
• In‑depth experience with Agile methodology.
• In‑depth experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you—apply today.

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: March 13, 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay‑benefits.

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