Control Account Manager - Palmdale Fabrication F-22/ADP

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We are Lockheed Martin Aviation's story is one of perseverance—failing, trying again, and achieving success. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has embraced this spirit, advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission success. We value the talents of our team, celebrating their unique contributions. Together, our passion and strategic vision drive innovation, inspire progress, and shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join us in making history. Elevate your career as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for Palmdale Fabrication for the F-22 Program and Skunk Works (ADP). In this key role, you’ll ensure EVM compliance while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the success of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Earned Value Management: Oversee compliance and implementation of EVM principles, managing cost, schedule, and technical scope. • Performance Analysis: Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis, define root causes, and implement corrective actions to ensure project success. • Leadership Reporting: Prepare comprehensive EVMS presentations and performance reports for leadership reviews, including Executive Vice President-level briefings. • Task Management: Establish and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production task schedules for the assigned build areas. • Budget and Staffing Oversight: Manage overhead expenditures, develop staffing plans, and ensure budget alignment with production needs. • Material Coordination: Resolve production shortages and collaborate with material management to address availability issues proactively. • Inventory Oversight: Ensure accurate representation of Work In Progress (WIP) inventory and adjust as required. • Affordability Initiatives: Develop and implement cost-saving measures, driving efficiency and best practices across the team. What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. • High-Impact Role: Lead critical aspects of Palmdale Fabrication • Leadership Opportunities: Partner with cross-functional teams and present solutions to senior leadership and customers. • Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in EVMS, production planning, and manufacturing operations. • Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team shaping the future of aerospace innovation. • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy Lockheed Martin’s industry-leading benefits, professional development, and hybrid work flexibility. Who You Are • A detail-oriented leader with a strong background in EVM principles and production management. • A strategic thinker who excels in analyzing complex problems and implementing solutions. • A skilled communicator with the ability to present technical data to audiences. • A proactive team player with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. This position is in Palmdale, CA. Basic Qualifications • Experience with Earned Value Management and production processes associated with development, implementation &/or management of cost and schedule performance baselines • Experience analyzing cost, schedule, &/or technical data. • Experience summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership in a clear, concise, &/or compelling format • Experience leading, working, and collaborating with cross-functional teams Desired skills • Certification as a Control Account Manager 101 (CAM) with prior CAM responsibilities • Hands-on familiarity with LM Aero Earned Value (EV) metrics, reports, processes, and data structures • Advanced knowledge of Aerospace Earned Value Management (EVMS) processes and procedures (including understanding of ANSII guidelines) with specific application to LM Aeronautics products • Familiarity with LM Aero scheduling systems used to plan and track performance. • Familiarity using SAP queries and investigating issues • Advanced understanding of 5th generation aircraft processes and infrastructure (SAP, PDM, ICA, Catia, SFM/CAPP) for Fabrication and Assembly • Project Management experience and skills developing and managing a resource loaded schedule. • Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools • Experience with Corrective Action and Problem Solving • Excellent organization, communication, presentation and time management skills. • Ability to quickly learn, assimilate, adapt to, and successfully execute constantly changing direction from leadership Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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