Control Account Manager – CAM

Sphinx Defense

Control Account Manager focusing on program execution and financial performance for defense technology solutions. Collaborating with technical teams to ensure mission-critical capabilities are delivered successfully.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing assigned control accounts and supporting program execution through planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Developing and maintaining Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, metrics, and reporting across assigned programs.
Tracking and analyzing program performance metrics, including ETC, EAC, CPI, SPI, variance analysis, and corrective action plans.
Maintaining parallel program tracking systems and databases, performing aggregate analysis across multiple data sources to ensure alignment, reporting accuracy, and actionable program insights.
Partnering with subcontractor-led Control Account Managers (CAMs) and external stakeholders to support the collection, validation, integration, and reporting of program performance data, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and EVMS processes.
Supporting the development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource planning, and baseline management activities, including participation in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs), and DCMA compliance audits, as applicable.
Partnering with Program Managers and Engineering teams to identify risks, opportunities, and performance trends, while supporting and maintaining a comprehensive Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management process.
Preparing and presenting program status reports, financial analyses, and executive-level briefings.
Cross-collaborating among teams to ensure alignment between program execution and contractual requirements, including coordination across multiple networks, systems, and classification environments when required.
Assisting with proposal efforts, basis of estimate development, and program startup planning activities when needed.
Continuously improving program controls, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Control Account Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, Project Management, Cost/Schedule Management, or a related discipline supporting defense or government programs.
Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and understand cost, schedule, and performance management principles.
Comfortable analyzing complex data sets and translating them into actionable insights.
Experience supporting government contracts and understand FAR, EVMS, and program execution best practices.
Possess strong financial acumen and experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Worked closely with technical, engineering, and program management teams in a cross-functional environment.
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership and customers.
Experience using and integrating tools such as MS Project, Excel, Google Sheets, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and similar platforms to support program controls, reporting, forecasting, performance tracking, and data consistency across multiple systems and technical environments.
Experience integrating project controls, scheduling, cost management, and reporting tools to support effective program execution and performance tracking.
Proactive problem solver who enjoys improving processes and driving operational excellence.
Hold a PMP, CAM Certification, EVMS Certification, or similar credential (preferred, not required).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Meaningful equity ownership
Profit sharing
Employer 401(k) contribution
100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementVariance AnalysisData AnalysisRisk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem Solving

Certifications

PMPCAM CertificationEVMS Certification