Control Account Manager - Defense Programs (Hybrid)

QinetiQ U.S.; Lorton (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in the United States is seeking a Super Control Account Manager to oversee control accounts, align cost, schedule, and technical performance, and drive program execution in compliance with contractual requirements. The role sits in a PMO context with EVM-driven governance.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, IMS, and executing data-driven reporting across multiple programs, while maintaining risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Science, or similar
• Experience: 8+ years in program controls, cost/schedule management, or related disciplines, with direct CAM responsibility on complex defense or government programs
• Technical Skills: Strong EVMS knowledge, IMS tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra), and ERP systems
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Skills: Financial acumen, forecasting, variance analysis, risk management, and executive communication
• Hybrid in Lorton, VA or remote (per program, with up to 25% travel)
• Cross-functional, high-stakes environment requiring attention to detail, ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned control accounts (often multihundred million dollars) from baseline planning through execution, including cost, schedule, and technical performance tracking
• Develop and maintain timephased budgets, resource plans, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligned with the program's baseline
• Ensure alignment between cost and schedule, mapping work scope, milestones, and resource loading
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Develop, maintain, and defend EVM processes, metrics, and reporting in compliance with ANSI/EIA748 and DCMA requirements
• Track and analyze performance indices (CPI, SPI), ETC, EAC, variances, and corrective action plans
• Maintain parallel program tracking systems and aggregate analysis across multiple data sources
• Performance Reporting & Governance
• Lead monthly control account reviews, programlevel financial and performance reporting, and executive briefings
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs), and DCMA/DCAA audits
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities; drive mitigation strategies and process improvements
• Stakeholder & CrossFunctional Collaboration
• Partner with Program Managers, IPT Leads, Engineering Leads, Finance, Contracts, and technical teams to ensure integrated execution
• Coordinate with subcontractorled CAMs and external stakeholders for data collection, validation, and reporting
• Represent the PMO at Program Control Boards (PCB) and other governance forums
• other duties as assigned

Skills

EVMS knowledge

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Risk management

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Science, or similar

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

ERP systems

Job description

QinetiQ US in the United States is seeking a Super Control Account Manager to oversee control accounts, align cost, schedule, and technical performance, and drive program execution in compliance with contractual requirements. The role sits in a PMO context with EVM-driven governance.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, IMS, and executing data-driven reporting across multiple programs, while maintaining risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration.