Project Manager

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Sick and vacation days

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead a high-visibility contract in the Northern Virginia area. The role interfaces with government leadership, drives performance, and manages a diverse team across CONUS and OCONUS operations to ensure flawless execution of complex objectives.

Required are a Master’s or Bachelor’s with 5+ years in defense/national security, PMP/DAWIA III, and demonstrated ability to deliver executive briefings and manage multi-disciplinary programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s with 5+ years defense/national security missions.
• PMP or DAWIA Level III certification required.
• Experience leading CONUS/OCONUS programs and diverse teams.
• Clear communication with executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle leadership of contract operations and compliance.
• Liaise with government leadership and deliver updates and reporting.
• Develop and maintain Program Management Plan (PMP) including staffing and processes.
• Lead technical meetings, reviews, and senior-level briefings.
• Oversee monthly status reporting, metrics, and risk tracking.
• Manage program finances including burn rates and funding impact assessments.
• Lead Transition-In/Out activities ensuring mission continuity.
• Recruit and manage personnel, build surge/replacement pipelines.
• Oversee onboarding, training, evaluations, and admin management.
• Implement QA processes for timely, accurate deliverables.
• Foster cross-functional integration across technical/operational domains.

Skills

PMP/DAWIA III

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Security clearance ready

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 5y exp

Tools

MS Project

Cost/finance analysis

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead a high-visibility, mission-focused contract supporting complex operational, analytical, and technical requirements. As Key Personnel, the Project Manager serves as the primary interface with government leadership, drives contract performance, and oversees a diverse team of professionals both CONUS and OCONUS ensuring flawless execution across all task areas. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving hard problems, and excel at leading high-performing teams. Position is located in the Northern Virginia area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle leadership of contract operations, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance.
• Serve as the lead liaison with government stakeholders, delivering clear communication, updates, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP) including staffing, communications, quality control, and business processes.
• Lead preparation for and participation in technical meetings, reviews, and senior-level briefings.
• Oversee monthly status reporting, including performance metrics, financial analysis, forecasting, staffing, and risk tracking.
• Manage program finances including burn rates, spend plans, EACs, and funding impact assessments.
• Lead Transition-In and Transition-Out activities ensuring no loss of mission continuity.
• Recruit, retain, and manage highly skilled personnel including pipeline development for surge and replacement needs.
• Oversee onboarding, training, personnel evaluations, and administrative management.
• Implement quality assurance processes ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant deliverables.
• Foster cross-functional integration across technical, operational, analytical, and planning elements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree OR bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Minimum five (5) years supporting defense, national security, or intelligence community missions.
• PMP or DAWIA Level III Program Management certification.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs with diverse technical and operational requirements, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Strong communication skills including executive-level briefing experience.
• Experience leading teams, managing staffing plans, and developing recruiting pipelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting missions involving WMD, CWMD, irregular warfare, or specialized operational planning.
• Familiarity with government contracting, CDRLs, quality systems, and program reporting.
• Experience supporting military, SOF, interagency, or compartmented operations.
• Proficiency with program financial management and analytics.

Compensation Details:

$150,000 - $225,000

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:

10/23/2026 - 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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