Control Account Manager (CAM)

About the role

Sphinx Defense is hiring a Control Account Manager (CAM) to support the successful execution of mission-critical software solutions and systems for space ground programs. This role is designed for a highly organized and analytical professional who thrives at the intersection of program execution, financial performance, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 understanding cost, schedule, and performance management principles.
• Comfortable analyzing complex data sets and translating them into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting government contracts and understanding FAR, EVMS, and program execution best practices.
• 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.
• Effective communication skills 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-solving skills who enjoy improving processes and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $134,000 and $185,000 base salary.
• Meaningful equity ownership.
• Profit sharing.
• Employer 401(k) contribution.
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Eligibility

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.