Program Manager

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits including 401(k)

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager to lead a challenging IT program delivering integrated voice, video, and data services across the Information Technology lifecycle. You will oversee contract execution, coordinate with U.S.

Government stakeholders, and ensure effective management across dispersed locations and twelve functional areas. The role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex architectures while meeting budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior government officials and executives.
• Experience managing technical programs of comparable size and complexity.
• Proven ability to manage complex information systems architectures and multiple databases.
• Manpower planning, procurement, training, and employee development experience.
• Ability to deliver solutions on schedule within cost estimates and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting military/system engineering, installation, maintenance, and logistics processes.
• Strong understanding of program management, risk, QA, and metrics.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS and ability to acquire SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of up to 180 employees across dispersed locations and 12 functional areas.
• Direct resource planning, workforce management, recruiting, training, and performance management.
• Cultivate relationships with government stakeholders and COR; primary point of contact for execution and contractual matters.
• Lead customer meetings on performance, requirements, and technical issues; drive satisfaction and accountability.
• Oversee complex information systems architectures and defense-related IT initiatives.
• Guide modernization efforts through contemporary infrastructure, networks, and communications technologies.
• Serve as SME for prioritization, procurements, and mission-critical activities.
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects to meet budgets, schedules, and performance targets.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks; ensure continuity and mission success.
• Manage procurement activities, vendor coordination, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee budgets, funding, forecasting, and reporting within negotiated parameters.
• Address contractual, operational, and technical issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within the customer base.

Skills

Communication skills

Program management

Leadership

Government contracting knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT / CS / Eng / Business)

Job description

In support of a challenging, critical, and rewarding program that provides integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle, Amentum is seeking aProgram Managerto join our dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Primarily responsibility for all aspects of contract execution, the Program Manager will be responsive to and coordinate closely with the United States Government to ensure effective contract management.

You must be a critical thinker, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:00 – 5:00

The duties and responsibilities of theProgram Managerinclude, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership and supervision of up to 180 highly skilled employees who serve at multiple geographically dispersed locations and across twelve functional areas to include Network, Systems, and Unified Communications Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Fielding, Change Management, and Procurement
• Direct resource planning, workforce management, recruiting, training, and performance management, employee relations, and manpower utilization to ensure a highly effective and mission-focused workforce.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with government stakeholders, senior military leaders, contractor personnel and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), serving as the primary point of contact for program execution and contractual matters.
• Attend and lead customer meetings to discuss program performance, contractual requirements, strategic priorities, and technical issues while driving customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and accountability.
• Demonstrate expertise in the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple databases, network infrastructures, and communications subsystems.
• Apply extensive functional and operational knowledge of military systems engineering, installation, sustainment, support operations, and logistics business processes.
• Support the implementation of enterprise IT solutions across geographically dispersed locations and guide modernization initiatives through the adoption of current and emerging infrastructure, network, and communications technologies.
• Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing strategic guidance on project prioritization, critical procurements, and mission-essential activities.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure delivery within approved budgets, schedules, performance objectives, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor program performance against contract requirements, organizational goals, and key performance metrics to ensure consistent achievement of mission objectives.
• Establish and maintain governance, quality management, and performance measurement processes that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring operational continuity and mission success.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor coordination, technology lifecycle management, and strategic sourcing efforts in support of program objectives.
• Manage program budgets, funding, financial forecasting, and reporting activities, ensuring expenditures remain within negotiated cost parameters.
• Address and resolve contractual, operational, and technical program issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth, new business development, and expansion within the existing customer base.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience presenting complex technical and programmatic information to senior government officials and executive leadership.
• Evidence of successful experience managing technical programs of comparable size, scope, complexity, and operational significance.
• Proven expertise in the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, network infrastructures, and communications subsystems.
• Proven skills in manpower utilization, workforce planning, procurement, employee development, training, problem resolution, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects within established cost estimates while delivering solutions on schedule and in accordance with performance requirements.
• Functional and operational experience supporting military systems engineering, installation, operations, maintenance, and logistics business processes.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, risk management, quality assurance, and performance metrics.

Security Clearance Required:

Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.

Minimum Years of Experience:

15 years of relevant experience

Required Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
• Experience managing enterprise-level IT services contracts within the Department of Defense.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed and mission-critical operations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

AI if applicable to your program

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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:

$200,000 - $250,000

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:

08/20/2026 - 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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