Space Systems Engineering PM - Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Engineering Project Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) on site at Vandenberg SFB. You will manage large government projects, define scope, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery. Requirements include a B.S.

in a STEM field and 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in engineering, along with Catalyst-based methods and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. A valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management; engineering project management preferred
• Experience with Catalyst and project planning, control, and assurance methodologies
• Experience aligning with client vision, objectives and critical success factors
• Experience with delivery assurance principles and deployment of project phases
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Manage large government projects: define scope, schedules, budgets, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Document the baseline and decompose work into manageable activities.
• Identify resources and coordinate with staff to ensure timely completion and clear communication.
• Review project status and escalate issues early.
• Identify risks/opportunities and implement mitigations.
• Interface with staff and stakeholders to manage change orders (scope, cost, schedule).
• Assist/lead detailed reviews of RFPs and develop technical elements, schedules, and price estimates.
• Oversee status reporting and provide inputs for technical presentations and reviews.
• Mentor other project managers and lead Communities of Practice.
• Create and improve POG processes, tools, procedures, and best practices.
• Challenge inefficient processes and propose better alternatives.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Catalyst PM

Project management software

Job description

Amentum seeks an Engineering Project Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) on site at Vandenberg SFB. You will manage large government projects, define scope, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery. Requirements include a B.S.

in a STEM field and 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in engineering, along with Catalyst-based methods and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. A valid U.S.