Defense Systems Acquisition Project Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Acquisition Project Officer (Assistant Program Manager) to support the PME Combat Sustainment at the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. This on-site role is contingent on funding and involves advisory, analytical, and staff coordination across the Defense Acquisition System and AAF pathways.

Responsibilities include developing data-driven briefings, coordinating IPTs, and supporting cost, schedule, and performance management for DoD/Army programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems acquisition, business administration, logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAPO and Portfolio Analyst support to PME Combat Sustainment.
• Assist leadership in aligning PMO strategies with PME intent.
• Evaluate documentation for programs transitioning between AAF pathways.
• Monitor portfolio health metrics (cost, schedule, EVM, readiness).
• Coordinate staff action packages for executive review.
• Create executive briefs, quad charts, and decision packages.

Skills

DoD/Army PM experience

Strategic planning

Proactive communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Systems Acquisition, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Systems Acquisition Project Officer (Assistant Program Manager) to support the PME Combat Sustainment at the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. This on-site role is contingent on funding and involves advisory, analytical, and staff coordination across the Defense Acquisition System and AAF pathways.

Responsibilities include developing data-driven briefings, coordinating IPTs, and supporting cost, schedule, and performance management for DoD/Army programs.