Control Account Manager TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401K with matching

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Intel Sector-Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The CAM will manage budget, scope, and schedule for assigned control accounts, while integrating technical scope with schedule and cost to deliver program objectives.

Strong EVMS and Agile experience are required. The role involves coordinating with PMs, finance, and customers, producing MSRs/VRs, and ensuring CA performance under TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with budget/schedule management.
• At least 3 years on large complex software/hardware programs.
• At least 5 years in technical project or program management.
• At least two years in an Agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget, scope, and schedule of assigned Control Accounts (CA).
• Participate as an Agile Team Member for the PMO Scrum team.
• Maintain Earned Value practices and Prepare Monthly Status Reports or Variance Reports.
• Coordinate with Business/Finance Team and customer for CA activities.
• Approve funding and timecards for CA resources and subcontracts.
• Engage in RFIs, RFPs, or ROM responses as needed.

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Control Account Manager in our Intel Sector-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, 401K 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!

The Control Account Manager (CAM) will 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. The CAM will also provide accurate estimates at completion using established Earned Value Management practices. By ensuring the integration of technical scope, schedule, and budget, the CAM will serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager for control account performance.

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 12 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: Must have 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.

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Original Posting

July 27, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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, 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.