Program Analyst

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 seeking a Program Analyst for the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) project in Houston, TX. The role analyzes budgets, expenses, and financial performance, maintaining records and reports to support risk mitigation and strategic decisions.

The position requires at least 6 years in contracting or financial roles, deep FAR knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel is minimal; security clearance eligibility is needed for this federal program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, dFARs, and other contractual/regulatory requirements.
• At least 6 years of contracting, financial, and/or accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Program/Project financial controls.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with concise analytics.
• Assist in developing the annual budget and long-range plan.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing and product strategy processes.
• Perform financial record keeping and accounting practices.
• Manage financial aspects of subcontracts and IWA (funding documents, invoices, budgets).
• Review financial documentation for accuracy and process invoices.
• Collaborate with PM to resolve project-related issues and perform ad hoc analysis.
• Support PLTD program/project with additional duties as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Amentum is seeking a skilled professional to serve as the Program Analyst for the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) project. The Program Analyst will support the PLTD Project by conducting analysis of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects. The overall responsibilities of this role includes processing, compiling, organizing, researching, and analyzing business information as well as tracking results, analyzing trends, and identifying variances. The role ensures accurate financial, budgetary/cost control records, and reports.

The PLTD project/team is a key element of the U.S. Navy’s launch test facilities Research and Development (R&D) program. This R&D program is a top priority for our nation and supports both U.S. Navy Submarine and Surface Ship weapons system capability testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Program/Project financial controls.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing analytical review of information in clear/concise format as needed, as well as proactively identifying action plans to optimize performance and mitigate risk.
• Assist in developing the annual budget and long-range plan.
• Assist other members of team in the budgeting, forecasting, pricing and product strategy processes.
• Perform financial record keeping and accounting practices.
• Manage financial aspects of subcontracts and interwork agreements (IWA) (i.e., process invoices, complete funding documents, and monitor budgets).
• Review financial documentation for accuracy.
• Process Prime contract invoices.
• Process subcontract invoices.
• Work with the PM to resolve various project-related issues that may arise over the course of a project.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis when required by the PM or government customer.
• Other duties required to support the PLTD program/project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, dFARs, and other contractual/regulatory requirements.
• At least (6) years of contracting, financial, and/or accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Defense contracting or Defense financial management.
• Current DoD Secret (or Higher) security clearance.
• Experience with Amentum processes/procedures.
• Familiarity with Costpoint accounting software.

Security & Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a U.S government security clearance.

Work Environment:

• This position is based in Houston, TX. Expected travel is less than 10% and is typically planned well in advance. This role involves supporting federal customers and contracting partners across the U.S.

Compensation Details:

$100,000.00-130,000.00

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:

07/22/2026 - Until Filled

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.

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