Program Manager

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager to manage a multi-million dollar prime contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, VA.

Essential Responsibilities:

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Dahlgren, VA.

Like leading a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians? Able to work in a fast paced environment ensuing customer requirements are met while ensuring your employees needs are met? Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the program to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations including cost, quality and schedules while maintaining company profit motives.
• Acts as a point-of-contact for all matters relating to the assigned contract for representative between government personnel and program.
• Coordinates and/or approves local operating and personnel actions, policies, and procedures within the generalized framework of overall corporate guidelines.
• Responsible for contract administrative functions including safety, security, and labor reporting.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of individual performances and site discipline.
• Manages monetary resources in such a manner to keep the contract within budget guidelines and meet all budget objectives.
• Provides a high degree of customer satisfaction by quality performance and best return for their investment.
• Maintains as a liaison with customer representatives.
• Provides management guidance and control for the efficient utilization of human resources assignment, performance, morale, and overall welfare.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here at Amentum, we believe in fostering a sense of belonging. We welcome diversity, encourage growth and development, promote safety first, and believe curiosity is the spark for innovation. We take care of our employees who in turn take care of our customers, driving the success of our business.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.
• Twelve (12) years of experience as a manager of a team of skilled professional, technical, and support personnel involved in Navy or Marine Corps systems design, test and evaluation, oversight and management using analysis, and quality assurance.
• Five (5) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Naval Architecture.
• Five (5) years of experience in Test and Evaluation related to configuration management of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence-Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating the management of work performed on DoD contracts containing multiple diverse work areas while managing the execution of multiple concurrent Technical Instructions.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers and to deliver quality products on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design, coordinate, control the progress of project work to meet sponsor objectives and manage a diverse technical workforce and team consisting of multiple skill sets.
• Due to the nature of the work, must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Advanced degree in engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.

Compensation Details:
US: $135,000 - $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 - 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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