Task Order Lead IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Task Order Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Task Order Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the IRES task order providing sustainment and engineering support to Joint Task Force - Gold customer, a tenant to the MDA.

Duties for this position include:

• Successful execution of task order scope, to include sustainment activities and engineering projects necessary to meet contractual and customer requirements.
• Execution of Control Account management (CAM) responsibilities including budget tracking, detail planning, and execution of the integrated schedule and associated budget in accordance with Earned Value Management (EVM) direction and best practices for multiple control accounts.
• Foster a productive and effective relationship with the JTF-Gold Customer.
• Coordination with the customer to support proper prioritization of efforts based on budgetary and resource constraints, practicing flexibility in changing priorities.
• Serving as primary interface between contract and government customers/leadership.
• Serving as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) in contract and organizational discussion
• Leading an integrated approach to the execution of activities requiring different internal and external teams or organizations to ensure effective operational support to the customers' requirements.
• The ability to recognize, develop and maintain business relationships vital to the success of task order execution.
• Responsible for team management functions, to include time card approvals, staffing and performance management.
• Develop presentations and brief stakeholders as required to ensure clear and concise messaging throughout the communications cycle
• Effectively communicate and manage expectations with team members and customer stakeholders.

Monday - Friday, Occasional off-shift, extended or weekend support may be required. Occasional local travel is required to support off-site customers and projects.

Core duty hours are 0900- 1500 hours (with flexibility to arrive earlier/later to meet bi-weekly requirement of 80 hours)

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to work independently in customer dynamic environments to solve complex problems.
• Understand the JTF-Gold host-tenant agreement to best support the customer.
• Have the patience to support a challenging mission customer and changing needs.
• Learn and maneuver the JTF-Gold joint military structure.
• Be experienced and proficient in leading a team effectively.
• Be knowledgeable in project management methodology for both small and large scale efforts.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and successfully lead teams with a track record of collaboration, teaming and communication amongst peers, management and stakeholders
• Must have demonstrated understanding of planning and managing complex resources against constraints
• Must have experience with use of MS Office applications, preferably including Project and Visio
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience at presentation development and delivery to senior leadership
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, DoD communications systems, and/or C2BMC communication environments
• Have experience successfully interfacing with government customers and senior leaders
• Have a demonstrated understanding of the traditional Project Management Lifecycle, to include stakeholder management, and the Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Have demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and/or Control Account Management functions

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$137,000 - $155,000

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:
04/16/2026 - 04/24/2026
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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