Control Account Manager (CAM)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sphinx Defense is hiring a Control Account Manager (CAM) to join our team and support the successful execution of mission-critical software solutions and systems for space ground programs. As a growing defense technology company, we deliver innovative software solutions that enable secure, resilient, and operationally relevant capabilities across the national security space.

This Control Account Manager (CAM) role is designed for a highly organized and analytical professional who thrives at the intersection of program execution, financial performance, and strategic planning. You enjoy bringing structure to complex programs, partnering across technical and business teams, and using data to drive informed decisions.

In this role, you’ll work closely with Program Managers, Engineering Leads, and company leadership to manage program performance, maintain cost and schedule visibility, and support the successful delivery of customer commitments. You’ll play a key role in ensuring programs remain aligned with budget, schedule, and technical objectives while helping Sphinx scale its operational excellence.

What you will be focusing on:

• 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.