Control Account Manager

Salas O'Brien; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and EAP resources

Professional development support

Job summary

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is seeking an experienced Control Account Manager (CAM) to support mission-critical work at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will oversee multiple control accounts and provide integrated cost, schedule, and performance management for a portfolio valued at $20–$30 million.

The ideal candidate has strong Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, working knowledge of Primavera P6, and the ability to translate complex project data into clear

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex control accounts or portfolios (>$20M).
• Strong analytical and data consolidation skills for executive summaries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple control accounts with combined budgets of $20–30 million.
• Develop and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Provide leadership with portfolio-level reporting and actionable insights.
• Analyze program performance to identify trends, risks, and variances and recommend actions.
• Support EVM processes and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Utilize Primavera P6 for schedule planning and integration with project controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical leads, finance, and leadership to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and briefings for management and stakeholders.
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and change control activities.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten‑time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large‑scale nuclear and high‑technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non‑proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Control Account Manager (CAM) to support mission‑critical work at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will oversee multiple large control accounts, providing integrated cost, schedule, and performance management across a portfolio valued at approximately $20–30 million. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership by synthesizing complex project information into clear, actionable reporting, enabling informed decision‑making and successful program execution. The ideal candidate possesses strong Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, working knowledge of Primavera P6, and the ability to understand both the operational details and the broader strategic objectives of a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple control accounts with combined budgets of approximately $20–30 million.
• Develop and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Provide leadership with summarized portfolio‑level reporting and actionable insights across multiple projects.
• Analyze program performance, identify trends, risks, and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Utilize Primavera P6 to support schedule planning, tracking, and integration with project controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical leads, finance, and program leadership to ensure accurate forecasting and execution.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and briefings for management and stakeholders.
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and change control activities.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

Qualifications And Experience

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience managing large, complex control accounts or project portfolios valued at $20M+.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, cost management, and schedule management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate data into executive‑level summaries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or National Laboratory programs.
• Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or national security projects.
• PMP certification or CAM certification is a plus.
• Experience briefing senior leadership and developing portfolio‑level performance metrics.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.