Transition Manager

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. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Transition Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Operations in planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of the transition process, risk management, and performance tracking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing transition plans that outline the goals, scope, and timelines of the project.
• Assist with In-Country transition activities to ensure activities are completed in preparation for the Period of Performance.
• Assist in coordinating with different teams and departments to ensure all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates.
• Identifying potential risks and issues that could affect the transition and developing strategies to mitigate them
• Overseeing the implementation of the transition plan, ensuring all activities are carried out as planned.
• Tracking the performance of the transition, analyzing data and producing reports to demonstrate progress.
• Ensuring all documentation related to the transition is accurately maintained and updated.
• Conducting post-transition reviews to identify areas of improvement for future projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Transition Manager or similar role in project management.
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience
• Certification in Project Management, PMP preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Secret Clearance Required. Please NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain / maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation Details:
TBD

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:
05/12/2026 - 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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