Control Account Manager (CAM) Lead

Peraton is delivering the next generation of mission‑critical command‑and‑control and enterprise software capabilities that power the U.S. Government’s space communications infrastructure. Our team ensures these systems remain reliable, modern, and resilient to meet evolving operational demands for the decade ahead.

As a Control Account Manager (CAM) Lead, you will play a central role in managing the cost, schedule, and performance execution of key program scope using disciplined Earned Value Management practices. You will integrate Agile software development activities into Earned Value Management System (EVMS) structures, ensuring accurate planning, forecasting, and performance reporting. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering, finance, and program leadership to maintain program health and ensure execution excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and management of assigned control accounts, ensuring alignment of technical scope, schedule, and cost.
• Maintain and execute EVMS processes, including developing Control Account Plans (CAPs), tracking performance metrics, and preparing variance analyses.
• Integrate Agile software development artifacts (features, stories, increments) into EVMS structures to ensure compliant earned value reporting.
• Coordinate closely with program management, engineering, and Agile teams to ensure accurate status, risk identification, and forecast updates.
• Oversee baseline management activities, including work package definition, schedule integration, and change control.
• Provide leadership and guidance to CAMs across the program to ensure consistency, compliance, and readiness for internal and customer reviews (e.g., IBRs, surveillance audits).

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 14+ years of experience in a technical, business, or project management related field; OR bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field and 12+ years of experience in a technical or program management related field; OR a master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in a technical or program management related field; OR a Ph.D. and 7+ years of experience. Additional four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• This position requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes in a government or industry program environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage Control Account Plans (CAPs), including cost, schedule, and scope integration.
• Proficiency using EVMS and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Cobra, or equivalent systems.
• Experience aligning Agile software development artifacts with EVMS requirements, including mapping features, stories, and increments to control accounts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey cost, schedule, and performance information to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, finance, and program teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven capability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in complex program environments.

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.