Procurement Manager

Amentum company; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Manager to support the C5ISR prototyping and integration efforts at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role requires leading a procurement team, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with DoD customers to secure materials and services.

The position is hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with a Secret clearance and DoD contracting expertise. Location: APG, MD and JBMDL area; compensation in the range $120k–$145k.

Qualifications

• 12 years’ experience in the defense industry or DoD-focused procurement.
• Active Secret US Government Clearance required.
• FAR and DFARS experience essential for contracting.
• DoD/government contracting or defense manufacturing background.
• Procurement for technical, engineering, or integration programs.
• ERP systems proficiency: Costpoint, SAP, Oracle.
• Ability to read drawings, BOMs and engineering specs.
• Experience drafting SOWs, RFPs, RFQs and supplier contracts.
• Strong cost/price analysis and cost evaluation skills.
• Willingness to travel APG and JBMDL as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-7 procurement specialists.
• Serve as the technical expert for materiel procurement and acquisition.
• Produce and review specs, solicitations and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS guidelines and internal controls.
• Maintain working knowledge of Costpoint and Onpoint.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and status updates.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Procurement management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

DoD contracting experience

SOW/RFP/RFQ development

Supplier contracts

Education

BS / BA degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Onpoint software

Job description

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Hybrid/Remote/Telework: Hybrid: 3 days on-site/2 days remote

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: As needed

Amentum is currently seeking a Procurement Manager to support the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ areas. This project provides the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto a range Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea) as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on Real-World emerging needs of the Warfighter.

Position Description

• Manage a team of 5-7 procurement specialist
• Serve as a technical expert in materiel procurement and acquisition supporting project execution; perform and coordinate administrative, technical, and professional efforts related to ensuring that materials, equipment, and services required are received as required to support mission execution
• Produce and review specifications, solicitations, requests for proposals, sourcing research, proposal review
• Ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of Costpoint Software.
• Working knowledge of Onpoint software.
• Must be capable of demonstrating experience in conducting analysis and developing materiel and process solutions.
• Produce and review technical documentation, reports and status updates.
• Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of service, and suggests changes to increase efficiency.
• An active working knowledge of the FAR / DFAR regulations.
• Work in office on base, 3 days a week with staff and customer. (Hybrid position)
• Conduct weekly Staff meetings and Monthly MPR’s.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma (preferred BS /BA degree).
• 12 years’ experience (8 or more in the Defense Industry).
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience working within a DoD, government contracting, or defense manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing procurement for technical, engineering, or integration programs.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, including vendor vetting, quality reviews, and compliance assurance.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience developing or reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), RFPs, RFQs, and supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to perform cost/price analysis or support cost evaluations.
• Ability to travel between APG and JBMDL as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS /BA degree

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $145,000

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 (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/06/2026 - 10/10/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.