Control Account Manager (CAM)-Program Manager

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 128,084 - 176,115; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC in Colorado is seeking a Control Account Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis for designated control accounts. The role involves establishing control account plans, managing work breakdown structures, and collaborating with project leads to ensure performance alignment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in earned value management, and the ability to maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. Compensation ranges from $128,084 to $176,115.50 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or 3+ years preferred.
• 5+ years as a Control Account Manager or similar role required.
• Experience with government contracting requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain control account plans as per policies.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Monitor project performance using earned value metrics.
• Prepare variance reports and identify root causes.
• Forecast project costs and schedules based on performance.

Skills

Earned value management systems (EVMS)

Project control methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

PMP, EVP, or similar certification

Tools

Project management software

EVM software tools

Job description

Position Overview
The Control Account Manager (CAM) will oversee financial planning, tracking, and analysis of designated control accounts within Sierra Space.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain control account plans in accordance with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) for assigned projects.
• Monitor project performance against established baselines using earned value metrics.
• Prepare and analyze variance reports, identifying root causes of cost and schedule deviations.
• Forecast project costs and schedules based on current performance data.
• Collaborate with project managers, functional managers, and technical leads to ensure accurate planning and reporting.
• Lead regular status reviews with stakeholders to communicate project financial health.
• Implement corrective actions to address performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and contract requirements.
• Work closely with the program’s Technical, Scheduling and Risk Leads and other CAMs to ensure cost, risk, schedule, and performance are aligned across the program.
• Coach, teach, and mentor junior team members on EVM principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degree or 3+ years of additional experience preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Control Account Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) and project control methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management and EVM software tools.
• Experience with government contracting requirements (DCMA, FAR/DFARS) preferred.
• PMP, EVP, or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Active TS/SCI clearance preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $128,084.00 – $176,115.50 (actual base compensation determined on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Other benefits.

Security Clearance
Successful candidate must obtain and maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance (TS/SCI).

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.