Amentum

Operations Manager

Amentum$115K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations
  • Experience improving operational processes and systems
  • Ability to interpret and implement maintenance policies
  • Demonstrated support for technical operations and cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align program objectives
  • Enhance performance visibility within the Program Management Office
  • Drive successful delivery of customer mission objectives
  • Maintain safety and quality standards within operations
  • Ensure compliance with operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Operations Manager to join our team in McLean, VA. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives at the intersection of operational execution and strategic program support.

As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), the Operations Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership and functional managers to ensure program alignment, enhance performance visibility, and drive successful delivery of customer mission objectives. Success in this role requires strong organizational structure, analytical insight, and a commitment to accountability.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Strong understanding of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations
  • Experience improving operational processes, systems, and efficiencies
  • Ability to interpret and implement maintenance policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to support technical operations and cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment


Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Minimum Education:
  • High school diploma, vocational/trade school certification, or equivalent


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering, facilities, or business experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of management-level experience and comparable leadership responsibility similar to the current scope of work
  • Strong working knowledge with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in asset-intensive operations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited university
  • Experience as a manager/supervisor working in unionized environments
  • Demonstrated personnel management experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair and operations


This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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.

Compensation Details:
$115,000 - $160,000 (based on qualifications)

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:
05/27/2026 - 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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