Project Manager

Amentum; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) and retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT engineering efforts at Fort Meade, supporting DISA missions with cross-functional teams. You will manage schedules, risks, and deliverables for high-impact solutions in a secure environment.

You will drive Agile ceremonies, partner with engineering groups, and report to the Program Management Office. Requires TS clearance, PMP/ PMI-ACP, and DoD contracting experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TS security clearance w/ SCI eligibility and be able to obtain SCI prior to starting on contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing technical IT projects with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Must be a subject matter expert with Microsoft Project
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in: IP networking, Server/Systems engineering, Unified Capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and associated tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in complex, dynamic environments
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a complex IT engineering project from development through implementation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of a high-impact technical solution
• Assist in daily maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule including updating task percent complete, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations
• Conduct daily Scrums to track sprint progress and maintain schedules for timely milestones
• Identify and remove impediments to progress to ensure team efficiency
• Track and report Work in Progress (WIP) for multiple engineering teams
• Assist with project Risk Management including identifying/reporting risks and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate Sprints and User Stories across engineering teams (Networking, Server/Systems, UC)
• Apply Agile/hybrid PM methodologies to manage deliverables and transparency
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Track project progress using MS Project, Jira, Confluence
• Prepare and present project status reports and metrics to Program Management Office

Skills

Microsoft Project

Agile frameworks

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel up to 10%

IP networking

Server/Systems engineering

UC (VoIP/Video)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

PMP / PMI-ACP certification

CSM / SAFe Agilist (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Project Manager to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

In support of DISA, Amentum’s Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution.

The team is mission-focused, customer-oriented, process-driven, and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers, possess a strong work ethic, and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role, you must be adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services.

Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the management of a complex IT engineering project from development through implementation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of a high-impact technical solution
• Assist in the daily maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule including updating task percent complete, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations
• Conduct daily Scrums to track sprint progress and maintain schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Identify and remove impediments to progress ensuring the team can work efficiently
• Track and report Work in Progress (WIP) for multiple engineering teams
• Assist with project Risk Management including identifying and reporting risks, determining Probability and Impact, and identifying Mitigation strategies
• Coordinate Sprints and User Stories across engineering teams specializing in:
• Networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls)
• Server/Systems (Windows/Linux, virtualization, cloud infrastructure)
• Unified Capabilities (UC) (VoIP, Video conferencing, collaboration tools)
• Apply Agile and hybrid project management methodologies to manage deliverables, team performance, and project transparency
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Track project progress using tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and other PM platforms
• Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and other deliverables to the Program Management Office

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
• Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must possess a TS security clearance w/ SCI eligibility, and be able to obtain SCI prior to starting on contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing technical IT projects with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Must be a subject matter expert (SME) with Microsoft Project
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in:
  • IP networking (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
  • Server/Systems engineering (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware, cloud)
  • Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, Microsoft Teams, VoIP, video conferencing)
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and associated tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in complex, dynamic environments
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Technical Project Management experience in Information Technology (IT). Additional years of experience can be substituted for formal education.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Five (5) Years direct relevant experience

Required Certifications:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist certification
• Technical certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, MCSE, or AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience working on DoD or federal government contracts

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.

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.

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.

Compensation Details:

$140,000 - $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:

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:

09/09/2026 - 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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