Control Account Manager

Salas O'Brien•Los Alamos, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.