Amentum

Embedded Project Lead (SOCPAC/MARFORPAC)

Amentum$150K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Military Studies, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may substitute.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, military operations, logistics, or government contracting.
  • Experience with DoD, military or Federal Government organizations.
  • Proven experience in a joint staff or joint environment.
  • Prior operational experience with MARFORPAC and SOF.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in an embedded customer environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills alongside proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison for assigned SOCPAC and MARFORPAC directorates.
  • Maintain understanding of Joint and Marine Corps operational logistics and readiness priorities.
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable project objectives and activities.
  • Lead projects from development through execution and assessment.
  • Coordinate necessary capabilities across logistics and mission support.
  • Track project performance metrics and address risks and issues.
  • Facilitate customer working groups and operational events.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Embedded Project Lead to serve as a trusted liaison between Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) and Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) and the Amentum Hawai’i Program Management Office (PMO), providing direct project leadership, requirements management, operational coordination, and mission.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

  • Are a highly motivated leader who can take ownership of complex requirements while building an accountable, collaborative teams;
  • Can execute independently in a distributed Indo-Pacific logistics environment while coordinating across customers, teammates, vendors, and mission partners;
  • Understand the importance of safe, accurate, and disciplined materiel accountability and logistics execution; and
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that may include exercises, contingencies, surge operations, and OCONUS travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary liaison to assigned SOCPAC and MARFORPAC directorates and organizations.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of Joint and Marine Corps operational, logistics, sustainment, mobility, and readiness priorities.
  • Identify, analyze, and translate customer requirements into executable project objectives, tasks and activities.
  • Lead assigned projects from requirements development through execution, delivery, assessment, and closeout.
  • Coordinate capabilities across logistics, supply, distribution, warehousing, transportation, engineering, readiness, training, and mission support.
  • Track project performance, schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, dependencies, and resources.
  • Facilitate customer working groups, planning sessions, exercises, assessments, demonstrations, and operational events.
  • Develop executive briefings, decision-support products, CONOPS, SOPs, TTPs, assessments, reports, and information papers.
  • Analyze operational and logistics data to identify gaps, constraints, vulnerabilities, and opportunities.
  • Support distributed and contested logistics initiatives designed to increase resilience, survivability, flexibility, and operational reach.
  • Support modernization, experimentation, advanced logistics concepts, and integration of emerging technologies.
  • Provide PMO leadership with visibility into customer priorities, mission requirements, risks, and future opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Military Studies, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, military operations, logistics, sustainment, operations, or Government contracting.
  • Experience working directly with DoD, military, or Federal Government organizations.
  • Experience working on a joint staff or in a joint environment
  • Prior MARFORPAC and SOF operational experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently in an embedded customer environment.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, requirements, stakeholders, and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements into executable actions and deliverables.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and briefing skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to maintain the required clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • 10 years of management/supervision experience in DoD
  • CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • 10+ years of military, DoD, Government contracting, or operational experience.
  • USINDOPACOM or Indo-Pacific operational experience.
  • Logistics, sustainment, mobility, distribution, readiness, or operational planning experience.
  • Experience supporting exercises, experimentation, modernization, or operational assessments.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance.

*Please note, this position is contingent based on award*

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150K - $200K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site:

Compensation Details:

$150K - $200K

       

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:

08/31/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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