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Amentum

Program Manager

Amentum

. Organize, direct, and manage contract operations-support functions .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $287,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contract operations and leading geographically distributed teams while ensuring mission readiness and operational excellence. Proficient in risk management, technical performance oversight, and maintaining senior-level customer and government interfaces.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Operations ManagementPMP CertificationSpace Operations ExperienceLarge Ground-Based Phased-Array Radar ExpertiseTop-Secret US Government Clearance

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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementStaffing ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementContract Performance ManagementTechnical ReportingFinancial ReportingTask AssignmentSubcontractor Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementIssue ResolutionCommunicationCustomer Interface Management
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
USSF OperationsMission ReadinessOperational ExcellenceContract AdministrationGeographically Distributed Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Organize, direct, and manage contract operations-support functions
  • Lead teams operating across multiple locations
  • Maintain senior-level customer and Government interfaces
  • Manage cost, schedule, staffing, risk, technical performance, and contract performance
  • Establish and maintain technical and financial reporting
  • Assign responsibilities and oversee task completion
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers
  • Manage contract changes and respond to contract-administration actions
  • Plan and schedule program resources
  • Lead risk management and issue resolution
  • Support critical USSF missions and contribute to mission readiness and operational excellence for the USSF COBRA DANE Operations and Sustainment (CDOS) program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years applicable experience, or master’s degree plus 13 years applicable experience
  • Current PMP or equivalent certification
  • Previous space operations and/or acquisition experience
  • Ability to lead a geographically distributed, mission-critical operations and sustainment program
  • Experience and evidence supporting expertise in large ground-based phased-array radars
  • Availability for the approved CDOS hours/FTE, duty location, travel, and classified-access requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance
  • US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance