Amentum

Investigative and Security Services Assistant Program Manager

Amentum$115K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 10+ years of management experience, including human resources.
  • 5+ years in security and investigative services management.
  • Proficient in Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Active Top Secret US Government Clearance required.
  • Experience in FBI or US Government background investigation support.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-task programs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all program aspects including budget, schedule, and performance.
  • Oversee second line supervisors and personnel.
  • Engage with customer stakeholders for optimal contract performance.
  • Assess and mitigate risks related to schedule and quality.
  • Support decision-making through data-driven metrics.
  • Apply quality management practices across the program.
  • Exercise quality control over contractor services and products.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities.
  • Parental leave policies.
  • Employee stock purchase plan options.
  • Tax-saving benefit options.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Pet insurance availability.
Full Job Description
Assistant Program Manager

Amentum is looking for a TOP SECRET-cleared Assistant Program Manager to help oversee its support to security and investigative support services at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing all aspects of program management, including program budgets, schedules, quality, and risk management. They will assist with assessing, managing, and eliminating risk related to schedule and performance, supervise second line supervisors and employees, and engage with customer stakeholders to ensure optimal contract performance.

Basic Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • 10 or more years' experience managing tasks and supervising people to include experience in human resources and personnel security.
  • At least five years of experience managing or performing responsibilities in the security and investigative services fields.
  • Full familiarity and experience using Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience supporting FBI or other US Government entities engaged in background investigatory services.
  • Experience managing programs involving multiple complex tasks, including interaction with secondary supervisors in roles like Deputy Program Managers and Project Managers.
  • Ability to work with and brief executive-level staff.
  • Experience engaging with Government Team Leads and above.
  • Using data driven metrics to support decision making.
  • Experience applying all aspects of quality management, including risk management, scheduling, and cost control, quality assurance, change management, and resource management.
  • Experience exercising quality control approaches over contractor staff to deliver services/products on budget and schedule.


Work Environment:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds

Compensation Details:
$115,000-$120,000

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:
08/10/2026 - 08/13/2026
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.

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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