BioWatch Program Manager — Remote Lab Leadership

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a BioWatch Project Manager to oversee nationwide laboratory staffing and operational support for DHS. You will lead distributed scientific teams, ensure 24/7 readiness, and maintain compliance with federal standards across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, supervising lab personnel, and providing regular DHS briefings. Requires strong leadership, PCR expertise, and ability to work remotely with travel to DHS sites and labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related biological science.
• Six years of laboratory bench experience with PCR and biological laboratory techniques.
• Minimum three years of experience as a Senior Scientist, Project Team Lead, or Laboratory Supervisor.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage dispersed scientific teams and complex operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with federal, state, and local partners.
• PMP certification highly encouraged.
• Ability to respond to DHS inquiries within two hours during business hours.
• Eligibility to pass DHS background checks and meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all contractor activities supporting BioWatch laboratory operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the DHS Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Oversee daily performance, attendance, conduct, and quality compliance for all contractor lab personnel.
• Ensure staffing levels meet or exceed DHS requirements and coordinate timely recruitment, replacement, and onboarding.
• Support adherence to BioWatch standard operating procedures, quality assurance programs, and national security protocols.
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Training Manager to resolve operational issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain training compliance.
• Provide monthly progress reports, annual performance updates, and regular briefings to DHS leadership.
• Ensure readiness for surge support, special events, and emergency deployments, including rapid mobilization of trained staff.
• Maintain professional communication with state and local Laboratory Directors, ensuring seamless partnership and operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership across dispersed teams

Effective communication with federal,

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related biological science

Job description

Amentum is seeking a BioWatch Project Manager to oversee nationwide laboratory staffing and operational support for DHS. You will lead distributed scientific teams, ensure 24/7 readiness, and maintain compliance with federal standards across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, supervising lab personnel, and providing regular DHS briefings. Requires strong leadership, PCR expertise, and ability to work remotely with travel to DHS sites and labs.