Control Account Manager

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Control Account Manager
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Production Projects

The Control Account Manager (CAM) supports the DSW Program Managers and is responsible for managing the cost and schedule performance of assigned control accounts. The CAM serves as the primary point of contact for planning, execution and reporting by leveraging strong communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibility for:

• Ensures that Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles are followed, and the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) is correct,including preparation of Variance Analysis Reports (VARs) monthly to explain deviation in performance from the baseline schedule
• Provide Monthly Earned Value status for each assigned Control Account
• Ensure execution organizations have the correct charge numbers for the work being performed
• Assist the program managers with identifying risks, contingency, and validating cost estimates for anything that prohibits the scope within assigned Control Accounts from being accomplished within the baseline cost and schedule perimeters
• Develop corrective actions and write trends as necessary to address deviations for the PMB
• Leading the development of mitigation strategies for the associated risks throughout the life of the Control Accounts
• Coordinating with Product and Process Engineers to effectively manage assigned control accounts

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree:
  Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree:
  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• OR PhD
• Twelve or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline
• Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years
• Knowledge of Material Capability Areas associated with manufacturing CSA components
• Experience working in or supporting Capability Production Areas
• Experience with Earned Value Management systems, risk management and performance improvements such as writing variance analysis, developing risk analysis and mitigation strategies

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE…