Chief of Staff

Location: Washington Navy Yard On-Site Team

Clearance: Active SECRET

AMENTUM is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff for the Program Manager (PM) and Deputy Program Manager (DPM). You are a proactive, forward-leaning leader who will be responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring the seamless execution of the program's objectives. You possess exceptional judgment, the ability to operate autonomously, and the foresight to anticipate and resolve challenges before they arise.

Situational telework may be available after 90-day probationary period, prior coordination / deconfliction with EA.

Responsibilities:

Executive & Operational support: Serve as the primary gatekeeper for the PM and DPM, managing complex calendars, prioritizing engagements, and preparing leadership for all commitments. Oversee and execute all administrative functions, ensuring office continuity and managing the flow of official correspondence and actions. Identify, analyze, and resolve operational issues, communicating risks and recommendations directly to program leadership.

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvements: Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize office efficiency and best practices. Lead and participate in critical team initiatives, leveraging an extensive network to accomplish objectives swiftly and effectively. Manage the complete lifecycle of personnel support, including the effective onboarding and offboarding of all staff and contractors by coordinating badging, seating, IT assets, and all required system accesses.

Systems & Administrative Management: Expertly manage and maintain essential program systems and platforms. Handle all travel logistics via the Defense Travel System (DTS), including scheduling, authorizations, and expense reporting. Prepare, edit, and manage all forms of Naval correspondence with meticulous attention to detail. Supervise the day-to-day operations and workload of the Executive Assistant

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to professionally collaborate, interface and communicate with programmatic clients and leadership
• Candidate must be forward leaning with the desire to complete tasking and anticipate what comes next and/or how to support in a most robust capacity
• Attention to detail and the ability to conduct quality assurance/quality control on their work as well as others
• Must enjoy solving/tackling problems, dealing with surprises, and be flexible in their ability to adapt to ever-changing requirements
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and responsibilities to use time prudently
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Candidate may be asked to demonstrate skills prior to hiring
• Experience authoring and editing Naval correspondence such as endorsements, memorandums, business letters, and award using the basic naval correspondence formatting
• Exceptional communication skills required both written and verbal

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active Secret Clearance
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 7 years of experience to include 3 years with adequate & proven acumen managing people/tasks and basic-to-moderate knowledge in NAVSEA operations and submarine SONAR hardware/software, and interfaces.
• Minimum 3 years of federal acquisition experience supporting DoW/Navy programs
• Experience managing processes such as System Authorization Access Requests (SAAR forms) and managing serialized documents.
• 3+ years' demonstrated expertise in military protocol and authoring and editing Naval correspondence
• Demonstrated experience supporting NAVSEA and/or other Navy acquisition programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in MS Teams
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree highly desired
• Experience in on/off boarding staff and contractor support onto the program a plus (e.g., supporting badging, seating, asset management and tracking, building accesses, email, and system account creation, etc.)
• Technical proficiency using Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and SharePoint
• Experience managing processes such as creating Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) and supporting/coordinating Transfer Into and Exit (TIE)

If you are a results-oriented, team player with a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Compensation Details:
US: $120,000 - $150,000

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:
03/04/2026 - 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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