Project Manager

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum at Johnson Space Center is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end mission operations projects under the COSMOS contract, coordinating with systems engineers, software engineers, release managers, customers and supporting organizations.

The role requires strong scheduling, risk management, and communications to ensure on-time delivery, alignment with mission objectives, and compliant procurement milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of general experience; Master’s degree with 1 year of general experience.
• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials.
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines and supporting organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the single accountable owner for project execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining customer commitments.
• Ensure projects support mission objectives.
• Track procurement milestones and ensure timely delivery to meet project schedules.
• Understand and manage approved requirements.
• Develop and manage realistic schedules and communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders when required.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and communicate mitigations to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Project Management

Tools

Office 365 Tools

Job description

Job Description

This role is as a Project Manager in support of the Project Management Office for the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.

This role is as a Project Manager in support of the Project Management Office for the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.

Description Of Duties

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned projects, serving as the single accountable leader for scope, schedule, budget, technical coordination, communications, and project performance. The Project Manager integrates technical, financial, scheduling, and risk management activities into a single project management function while working closely with systems engineers, software engineers, release managers, customers, and supporting organizations.

Successful candidates will:

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the single accountable owner for project execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining customer commitments.
• Ensure projects support mission objectives.
• Track procurement milestones and ensure timely delivery to meet project schedules.
• Understand and manage approved requirements.
• Develop and manage realistic schedules and communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders when required
• Identify and mitigate project risks as they develop while communicating risks and mitigations to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Possesses strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up
• Exhibits proven track record of working under tight deadlines
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.
• Perform other duties as required

Job Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 1 year of general experience.

• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or Project Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Experience with Office 365 Tools

This position is expected to pay $90k - $120k annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $129k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

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

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:

09/28/2026 - 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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