Program Manager

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead a large, mission-critical intelligence support program for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The role is based in the National Capital Region and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a strong track record in program management of large, dispersed teams.

You will provide strategic leadership across multiple Integrated Intelligence Centers, directing operations, staffing, budgets, and performance while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Experience leading contracts with 200+ FTEs.
• Experience with DIA, DIE, IC programs.
• Strong executive briefing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Government leadership and provide strategic direction.
• Lead contract operations, including technical, staffing, and financial management.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Manage workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and development.
• Ensure compliance with ICDs, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee transitions, surge operations, and workforce expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic direction

Workforce planning

Communication with executives

Risk management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification

Job description

Purpose and Impact

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability. Amentum is seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead a large, mission‑critical intelligence support program for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This executive leader will serve as the Government’s primary point of contact and provide strategic leadership for a geographically dispersed workforce supporting multiple Integrated Intelligence Centers (IICs) across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.

Location: National Capital Region (NCR)

Work Schedule

0600 and 1800 – 8 hours M-F

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all contract operations.
• Lead technical, operational, staffing, financial, and business activities.
• Manage workforce planning, recruiting, retention, succession planning, and employee development.
• Oversee program performance, quality assurance, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Government policies, and contractual requirements.
• Lead transition planning, surge operations, and workforce expansion efforts.
• Provide executive oversight to Team Leads supporting multiple regional and functional mission portfolios.
• Foster collaboration across Government, industry, and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
• Promote a mission‑focused culture centered on operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other national security organizations.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager leading contracts supporting more than 200 full‑time personnel (FTEs).
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or other Intelligence Community organizations performing intelligence analysis, mission integration, collection management, or intelligence operations.
• Demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed workforces across multiple locations.
• Proven experience managing staffing, recruiting, retention, customer relationships, quality assurance, financial performance, subcontractor management, and program risk.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high‑performing teams while fostering employee engagement, professional development, and operational excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES), General Officers, Flag Officers, or equivalent senior Government leaders.

Security Clearance Required

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other national security organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DDGI, Integrated Intelligence Centers (IICs), or enterprise intelligence integration missions.
• Experience managing intelligence analysis or intelligence‑enabling service contracts exceeding 500 FTEs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience leading large‑scale contract transitions and workforce stand‑up efforts.
• Demonstrated record of achieving exceptional employee retention, staffing performance, and customer satisfaction on Intelligence Community contracts.

Compensation Details

130,000 - 180,000

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

• 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

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