Program Manager

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Colorado Springs, Chantilly (CO, VA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 316,000; 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 Program Manager to support the USSF COBRA DANE Operations and Sustainment (CDOS) in Colorado Springs, CO. You will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and solutions advancing mission objectives in a high-stakes, distributed environment.

Lead contract operations, manage costs and schedules, and maintain critical government interfaces while guiding teams across locations. This role requires TS clearance and a track record in space ops or radar programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years applicable experience, or master’s degree plus 13 years applicable experience.
• Current PMP or equivalent certification
• Previous space operations and/or acquisition experience
• Ability to lead a geographically distributed, mission-critical operations and sustainment program
• Experience and evidence supporting expertise in large ground-based phased-array radars

Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, and managing contract operations-support functions
• Leading teams operating across multiple locations
• Maintaining senior-level customer and Government interfaces
• Managing cost, schedule, staffing, risk, technical performance, and contract performance
• Establishing and maintaining technical and financial reporting
• Assigning responsibilities and overseeing task completion
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing contract changes and responding to contract-administration actions
• Planning and scheduling program resources
• Leading risk management and issue resolution

Skills

Program management

PMP certification

Space operations

Distributed leadership

Radar systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

**Contingent key position for upcoming proposal**

Are you ready to support critical USSF missions and make a lasting impact?

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager to join our team to support the USSF COBRA DANE Operations and Sustainment (CDOS) in Colorado Springs, CO.

In this pivotal role you will contribute to mission readiness and operational excellence by providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and innovative solutions advancing enduring mission objectives.

If you excel in collaborative, high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success, we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and delivering mission critical program outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, and managing contract operations-support functions
• Leading teams operating across multiple locations;
• Maintaining senior-level customer and Government interfaces
• Managing cost, schedule, staffing, risk, technical performance, and contract performance
• Establishing and maintaining technical and financial reporting;
• Assigning responsibilities and overseeing task completion;
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers;
• Managing contract changes and responding to contract-administration actions;
• Planning and scheduling program resources;
• Leading risk management and issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years applicable experience, or master’s degree plus 13 years applicable experience;
• Current PMP or equivalent certification
• Previous space operations and/or acquisition experience
• Ability to lead a geographically distributed, mission-critical operations and sustainment program
• Experience and evidence supporting expertise in large ground-based phased-array radars

• Availability for the approved CDOS hours/FTE, duty location, travel, and classified-access requirements

• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Clearance.

Compensation Details:

287,500.00 Annually

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:

11/01/2026 - 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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