CTF Assistant Lab Manager IRES - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a CTF Assistant Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day IT testbed operations at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. The role requires leadership of Delivery Team activities, collaboration with system admins and cyber experts, and ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and baselines.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of general IT work, 5+ years in related roles, DoD 8570 II clearance, and DoW Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• Must have 5+ years of directly related experience.
• Must have 6+ months in a management or leadership role.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and risk management.
• Experience supervising IT and technical professionals.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+ CE, CySA, etc.).
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CTF manager in day-to-day supervision, oversight, planning and execution of the IT testbed.
• Be the technical lead for all Delivery Team activities in the C2BMC Test Facility.
• Identify challenges and implement strategies to mature the program.
• Ensure teams meet contractual duties within PWS and baselines.
• Collaborate with system admins, network engineers and cyber experts to solve complex problems.
• Provide engineering and technical direction to team members as needed.
• Establish and implement processes to achieve efficient IT operations.
• Advise on system development, processes, and optimization efforts.
• Maintain configuration management in coordination with the CM team.
• Develop readiness and status briefs for internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

IT supervision

Cyber/IT expertise

Communication skills

Project planning

Tools

Remedy ticketing system

IT platforms

Job description

Position Title: CTF Assistant Lab Manager

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties

• Assist the CTF manager in the day-to-day supervision, oversight, planning and day-to-day execution of the IT testbed supporting MDA and program level activities and testing
• Be the technical lead for all Delivery Team activities in the C2BMC Test Facility.
• Identify challenges, create strategies and courses of action, and execute them to create a more mature and robust program for our customers and the MDA mission.
• Ensure technical teams are performing contractual duties within the boundaries of the Performance Work Statement, testbed baselines and developer documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers and cyber experts to identify, analyze, define and solve complex technical problems.
• Provide technical and system engineering direction to team members as needed.
• Establish and implement appropriate processes or improve current processes to achieve efficient IT operations.
• Make recommendations and advise on system development, process development, process improvements, optimization, or support efforts.
• Ensure proper configuration management practices are followed in coordination with the configuration management team.
• Provide engineering and technical expertise for the implementation of complex systems to meet operational and testing requirements
• Evaluate proficiency and skills of team members to make training recommendations to the CTF manager as needed to improve team performance.
• Participate in planning, scheduling and technical interchange meetings with developers, system engineers, customers, stakeholders and technical experts
• Develop and present readiness and status briefs to internal/external teams, stakeholders and senior government officials.
• Be able to act as the Lab Manager when required.

The successful candidate will

• Be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group of external and internal associates within the organization
• Be able to explain detailed technical concepts to senior leadership

The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 10 , or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• Must have 5 , or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 6 , or more, months of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have knowledge of basic systems engineering processes, risk management, trade studies/analysis, and verification & validation
• Must have experience supervising IT and technical professionals
• Must have experience with information technology platforms and concepts (networks, workstations, servers, operating systems, virtualization, maintenance and administration)
• Must have experience in development and implementation of IT systems
• Must have at least 8 years of directly related IT experience
• Must have at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA, etc.) or higher
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements

• Be familiar with Life Cycle management
• Be familiar with Project Management or have a PMI certification
• Have experience performing duties as a Hiring Manager
• Be familiar with the Remedy ticketing system
• Have experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, and/or Network Engineer

Compensation Details

$135,000 - $150,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (inclu