Engineering Project Manager - Senior

Purpose and Impact:

In support of a challenging, critical, and rewarding program that provides integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle, Amentum is seeking a Engineering Project Manager-Senior to join our dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. You must be a critical thinker, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Work Schedule: 5 Days (Mon - Fri); 8 hrs/Day; 40 hrs/wkly

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Project Manager-Senior include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the customer in developing comprehensive requirement documents to support mission needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams to oversee project management initiatives
• Analyze new and complex engineering project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components
• Act as the single point of contact for engineering project requests, queries, and needs-related communications in support of the customer mission
• Provide application systems analysis and programming activities for a government site, facility, or multiple locations
• Prepare long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities as well as necessary support resources.
• Draft briefings and talking points for meetings with interdisciplinary engineering teams, interagency participants, critical infrastructure protection, mission assurance, and defense support to civil authorities and other mission spaces
• Obtain photos, facility layouts, building floor plans, and applicable drawings associated with site locations
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in areas of enterprise network devices and services, major IT support systems - voice IP systems, video teleconferencing, MS Enterprise -AD/DFS/Print services, SAN storage subsystems, and computer hardware and software support
• Demonstrate technical familiarity with WAN/LAN topology, services, and terminology

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or the ability to acquire Top Secret/SCI
• Must have 8+ years of proven experience in IT Engineering Project Management
• Experience supporting Agile and Waterfall project management methods
• Understanding of DoD acquisition regulations
• Proven working knowledge of IT infrastructure
• Proven track record of identifying and recommending technology solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, support mission objectives, and drive operational improvements
• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, normally Monday through Friday
• Ability to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last-minute requests for overtime if needed
• Ability to travel (20-25%) primarily within 75 miles
• Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project and Visio
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong critical thinking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Security Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree in IT related field

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience

Required Certifications:

Must possess, or be able to obtain a PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM Certification, and one of the following 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certifications before a start date:

• Level II certifications include - CCNA Security, GISCP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
• Level III certifications include - CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical understanding of Microsoft Enterprise services and solutions for on-premise environments
• Experience with ServiceNow
• ITIL Certification

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:
180000

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:
05/04/2026 - 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .