Control Account Manager
Who We Are:
TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.
Job Summary:
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.
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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Active DOE Q Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or 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 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
- Previous experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or National Laboratory programs
- Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or national security projects
- PMP certification or CAM certification
- Experience briefing senior leadership and developing portfolio-level performance metrics
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
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