Senior Space Systems Project Manager

Amentum company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) on site at Vandenberg SFB. The role focuses on leading large government projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility. You will drive risk management, change control, and proposal support, mentor other PMs, and help implement best practices across the Project Operations Group.

U.S. government clearance is required; a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of project management experience; engineering PM preferred.
• Experience with Catalyst project management methodology and budget development.
• Experience aligning projects with client vision and objectives.
• Experience with delivery assurance principles and architecture/development phases.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for large government projects.
• Document baselines and decompose complex work into components.
• Coordinate with staff to meet scope, timelines, and objectives.
• Monitor project status and preempt schedule or budget issues.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation.
• Manage change orders affecting scope, cost, and schedule.
• Assist/lead RFP reviews and develop technical elements, schedules, and estimates.
• Oversee status reporting and prepare presentations for customers.
• Mentor other project managers and lead Communities of Practice.
• Improve POG processes, tools, and practices.
• Challenge non-value adding processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Government contracting

Budgeting

Scheduling

RFP review

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

Catalyst PM

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) on site at Vandenberg SFB. The role focuses on leading large government projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility. You will drive risk management, change control, and proposal support, mentor other PMs, and help implement best practices across the Project Operations Group.

U.S. government clearance is required; a valid U.S.