Government Programs Operations & Finance Leader

Amentum company; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is actively seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to lead finance, accounting, and procurement for our Secure Design, Engineering, and Construction Business Group, supporting U.S. government programs CONUS and OCONUS.

The role requires depth in federal contracting, financial management, and leadership, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, revenue recognition, and program controls while delivering high-quality contractual performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in U.S. government defense contracting with design/construction.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, contract management, and financial oversight.
• Proven ability to communicate program/financial status to government customers.
• Expertise in budgets, project estimates, resource allocations, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams and ensure alignment with goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, and DSO.
• Manage AR/AP, pricing, and project controls for complex projects.
• Ensure program revenue recognition and EAC development per policy.
• Develop program support processes and integrate procurement/finance systems.
• Provide financial insights to leadership and government clients.
• Monitor contracts, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Financial Oversight

Operational Excellence

Client Engagement

Compliance & QA

Performance Monitoring

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Amentum is actively seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to lead finance, accounting, and procurement for our Secure Design, Engineering, and Construction Business Group, supporting U.S. government programs CONUS and OCONUS.

The role requires depth in federal contracting, financial management, and leadership, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, revenue recognition, and program controls while delivering high-quality contractual performance.